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Domaine Saint Etienne
Domaine Saint Etienne
Michel Coullomb at Domaine Saint Etienne is a grower whose wines have featured on our list for 2 or 3 years now and the quality of the wines he produces is consistently high. He has some excellent terroir, with vineyards situated in rolling hills in the extreme south-west of the Cotes du Rhone appellation. As you can see from the photo, the soil is loaded with the same type of stones ("galets roulés") found in the soil of Chateauneuf-du-Papes, about 15 miles up river. Moreover, I have rarely seen better-kept vines and healthier grapes. Monsieur Coullomb is a tall, gentle, hard-working man, who is passionately devoted to his vines and the art of fashioning honest-to-goodness wines that speak strongly of their Southern Rhone origins.
Domaine Saint Etienne Vin de Pays du Gard 2008
Domaine Saint Etienne Vin de Pays du Gard 2008 table
Vintage
 N/V on the label, but this is from the 2008 vintage
Region Vin de Pays du Gard, south-west of Avignon
Colour/Style Dry red - light-to-medium bodied.
Grapes Grenache, Syrah and Carignan
Alcohol (a.b.v)
 13.5%
Food Cold cuts, char-grilled meats, pizza, spaghetti bolognaise
Next day
As good
Drink Now, or over the next couple of years
Blimey, this is lovely! An enticing nose of wild strawberries, red cherries, creamy vanilla, herbs, and an intriguing hint of citrus fruit. Warm, spiced fruit and herby flavours abound, with lovely acidity and gentle tannins. For such a lowly denomination, this is classy indeed - full of ripe, juicy fruit, yet beautifully "winey" and satisfying. The finish is considerable, too, with those warm, gently spicy flavours lingering long on the palate. Coming from vineyards which fall just outside of the Côtes du Rhône appellation, this really is a Cotes du Rhone in all but name, and is a cracking weekday wine. It would age nicely for a year or two, but why bother when it is so delicious now? Southern France in a glass!
 
Price:  £6.50 (Including: VAT at 15%)

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Domaine Saint Etienne Les Albizzias 2008 - Cotes du Rhone
Domaine Saint Etienne Les Albizzias Red 2008 table
Vintage
 2008
Region Côtes du Rhône, south-west of Avignon
Colour/Style Dry red - medium bodied.
Grapes 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 20% Carignan
Alcohol (a.b.v)
 13.5%
Food Cold cuts, stews, lamb, beef, pizza, cheese
Next day
Even better
Drink Now, or over the next 3 to 5 years
Semi-transluscent core, fading to a ruby/pink rim. Intense, vibrant red and black fruit aromas fairly leap out of the glass - more specifically, raspberry, blackcurrant, red cherry, perhaps even a hint of white stone fruit - and a big dollop of cream! A hint of garrigue herb adds a touch of complexity. And the palate positively brims with luscious, vibrant fruit flavours, along with some meaty/savoury notes, firm, ripe tannins and ample acidity. Yet again, Michel Coullomb has fashioned a lovely red wine, which is drinking beautifully even at this stage, but will age nicely for a few years too.
 
Price:  £7.95 (Including: VAT at 15%)

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Domaine Saint Etienne Les Molieres 2003 - Cotes du Rhone Villages
Domaine Saint Etienne Les Molieres Cotes du Rhone Villages 2003 Table
Vintage
 2003
 Domaine Saint Etienne Les Molieres 2003
Region Côtes du Rhône Villages, south-west of Avignon
Colour/Style Dry red - medium-to-full bodied. Part oak-aged
Grapes 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 20% Mourvedre
Alcohol (a.b.v)
 14.0%
Food Grilled or roast meats, stews, game, cheese
Next day
Even better
Drink Now, or over the next 5 to 10 years
A nose of cassis and dark cherries in eau de vie, with some spicy oak and woodsmoke. Hugely concentrated and flavoursome, with a core of intense red and black fruits, fine tannins and dusty oak. Further flavours develop after a few hours, with sweet and sour cherry, raspberry and tarry nuances. Drinking well now, if given some air, and showing tremendous potential for the future.
 
Price:  £10.52 (Including: VAT at 15%)

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La Ferme du Mont
La Ferme du Mont
Although the majority of the growers on our current list are there because I found them, a few are there because they found me. And this is one such grower. Stéphane Vedeau is based at La Ferme du Mont in Courthézon in the Southern Rhone, around which he farms in various appellations, from Cotes du Rhone through to Chateauneuf-du-Papes. He also has family winemaking connections in the Northern Rhone, as well as Provence, Languedoc and even Spain. So it seems perfectly natural that all of these family members should combine to offer a central point - or "point de collection" - from which their preferred market (i.e. small merchants like us) can choose from a large selection of wines from several different wine regions. For now, I have only tasted some of the wines from La Ferme du Mont itself and a couple of the Northern Rhone reds. And they are - almost without exception - of a very high quality indeed. So much so that I am very much looking forward to tasting some of the Provence and Languedoc wines in the near future. For now, though, I cannot recommend these wines highly enough - they are simply brilliant!
La Ferme du Mont Premier Cote 2007 Cotes du Rhone
La Ferme du Mont Premier Cote 2007 table
Vintage
 2007
Region Courthézon, just north of Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Colour/Style Dry red - medium/full bodied.
Grapes 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre
Alcohol (a.b.v)
 14.5%
Food Grilled or roasted red meats, chicken, baked vegetables
Next day
Even better
Drink Now, or over the next 5+ years
A transluscent blood red core, fading to a pale pink rim - lovely colours. The nose is a riot of wild strawberries, briary, redcurrants and cherries, with additional notes of smoky incense, undergrowth and polished wood. The palate is beautifully fresh and bright, with flavours of cherry, redcurrant and cranberry, with savoury and spicy notes and a hint of bitter chocolate adding richness. A touch of tannin, ample acidity and a gently warming finish all point to a classic, elegant, and utterly lovely Cotes du Rhone. Ready to drink now, but I would wager that it will age nicely for a few years. Great stuff, from one of the southern Rhone's greatest vintages in recent memory. Try some - I promise you will not be disappointed!
 
Price:  £8.25 (Including: VAT at 15%)

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La Ferme du Mont Cotes Jugunda 2006 Gigondas
Le Ferme du Mont Gigondas 2006 table
Vintage
 2006
Region Gigondas, east of Orange
Colour/Style Dry red - full bodied, partly aged in oak barrels.
Grapes 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre
Alcohol (a.b.v)
 14.5%
Food Grilled or roasted red meats, venison, feathered game
Next day
Still good
Drink Now, or over the next 10+ years
Quite a youthful appearance, with a blood red core, leading to a ruby rim. The nose is serious, being both savoury and fruity at the same time. Ripe bramble and blackcurrant aromas combine with notes of beef, barnyard, undergrowth, tobacco, leather, polished wood and a hint of spiced orange - this is truly complex stuff! All of those aromas transfer through to the palate, in a rich, warming and very generous wine. This isn't Parkerised stuff, though - along with all of those bold flavours there is a good deal of elegance. The rich fruit and savoury flavours are balanced with a prickle of fine acidity and trademark rustic southern Rhone tannins, all combined in a lovely sweet/sour/savoury style. This is a wine that illustrates perfectly why Gigondas was given its own AOC status (previously only a "named" Cotes du Rhone Villages) being superior to many a Chateuneuf-du Papes I have tasted. Its balance and generosity make it eminently drinkable now, but it is truly ageworthy and a few years in the cellar would also reap rich rewards. Classic Gigondas, and a real cracker of a wine!
 
Price:  £14.25 (Including: VAT at 15%)

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Domaine Juliette Avril Le Ventoux 2005 Cotes du Ventoux
Domaine Juliette Avril Cotes du Ventoux 2005 table
Vintage
 2005
 Domaine Juliette Avril Cotes du Ventoux 2005
Region The foothills of Mont Ventoux, east of Carpentras
Colour/Style Dry red - medium bodied.
Grapes 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% Carignan
Alcohol (a.b.v)
 12.5%
Food Roasts, lasagne, spicy north african dishes, cheese
Next day
Drink the same night, to keep the freshness
Drink Now, or over the next 2 to 3 years
Classic Syrah aromas of red fruits, lilies, spices and garrigue herbs. Beautifully fresh, with delicious cherry, raspberry and bramble fruit flavours, lovely acidity, smooth tannins and crunchy, vibrant fruit. A really lovely wine.
 
Price:  £7.10 (Including: VAT at 15%)

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Minimum order value, delivery charges and times
The minimum order value is £50 (plus the delivery charge). You may of course choose a mix of any wines in our range. Orders between £50 and £175: delivery charge is £6. Orders over £175: delivery is free! (If your order is over £175, please remember to change the delivery charge in checkout to £0.00). Please note: Delivery to non-mainland addresses (Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, etc.) is usually possible, but may not be on a next-working-day basis. It is also more expensive than delivery to mainland addresses, so will be charged at cost (for orders under £175) but with a small discount for orders over £175 - please call us for a quote.
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