Jean-Michel Cazes, the owner of Château Lynch-Bages in Pauillac had spent many years scouring the Languedoc region in his quest for outstanding terroirs, then one day he discovered La Livinière, a village at the foot of the Montagne Noire, the birthplace of the finest vineyards in the Minervois, between Carcassonne and Narbonne. The L'Ostal Rosé is a beautiful pale pink colour, provencal in style where the grapes are pressed immediately at low temperatures in order to reduce the extraction of ph

The Jaume family have been making wine here since 1826 and still own the same vineyards; some of the vines are now over 100 years old. The Côtes du Rhône “Reserve” vineyards come from different types of soil but mainly from clay-limestone alluvial terraces, sands and clay. "Subtle garrigue notes accent black cherries in this medium to full-bodied wine that's round and supple on the palate and finishes silky and long." This gives the “Reserve” an extraordinary richness and complexity and a very s

94 Points - Andreas Larsson. "Dark garnet colour with a purple hue. Pure and nuanced nose with ripe Grenache notes, sweet plum, raspberry, garrigue and fine tobacco. Dense but rounded palate with good proportions, ripe tannin giving freshness, ample fruit with wild berry notes, tobacco, pepper and a long warm finish. This is a property to buy from before pricing jumps." Taste "Ripe and focused, with a beam of raspberry puree and plum compote that is carried by mouthwatering red liquorice and sin

Bronze Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards. The goto producer for Tavel Rosé, Château d'Aqueria's 'grand vin' is a blend of Grenache Noir, Clairette, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Bourboulenc & Picpoul. The local terroir of sandy-clayey soils are ideal for the production of the estate’s great rosé wines that are both fruity and complex. Taste "A gently perfumed style, soft, with a touch of inner sweetness. Very fine in texture with well-balanced acidity and a long, red-fruited finish. This has

A favourite Châteauneuf-du-Pape producer of Robert Parker, Domaine Roger Sabon, established in 1952 produces a modern style of wine, with the Cuvée Les Olivets a stunning fruit forward Cuvée from vines over 50 years of age. A bright ruby colour. Toasted, furry, brothy and undergrowth nose. Ripe tannins are assorted with ripe black cherry on the palate. With previous vintages rated as high as 99 points by Robert Parker - it shows the remarkable consistency of Roger Sabon's wines - Just exceptiona

Owned and managed by Champagne Louis Roederer, OTT produce some of the world’s most prestigious wines, but particularly rosé wines, made at distinctively different estates in Bandol and Côtes de Provence appellations. By. OTT is a truly Provençal wine with conviviality and friendship at its heart. Pale and pretty in crystal-clear pink with orange undertones. The nose is delicate and fruity with notes of white peach and apricot mixed with passion fruit and mango. The taste is full, fresh and cris

91 Points - Wine Enthusiast. A premium biodynamic Provencal Rose from the state of the art Château La Coste. They have been certified organic since 2009 and have since been running their estate to biodynamic principles. Provencal Rose doesn't get better than this. Pale, aromatic and floral, with soft, delicate red fruit notes, elegant, with refreshing minerality and considerable finesse. "This is a soft, smooth wine, ripe with red fruits and well balanced", Wine Enthusiast. A delicious and luxur

91 Points - Andreas Larsson - From the outstanding terroir of Sainte-Victoire in Provence comes the Organic Esprit Gassier. Stylish yet laid back, Esprit Gassier is made from a blend of Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault and Rolle and is vinified using direct pressing and fermentation at low temperatures in order to preserve the aromas in the fruit. A light pink hue and notes of peach combined with delicate aromas of white flowers and white fruits. Spring and Summer in a glass, with this beautiful Rosé f

A great value Côtes du Rhône from one of the top Châteauneuf du Pape producers. Fruit, spice and subtle tannins, this is a superb every day wine from a producer with real pedigree and know how. The purplish colour introduces this fruity wine that has vanilla and sweet liquorice notes assorted with high tannins coated with black cherry. A wine ready for drinking that will improve within the 3 to 4 coming years. “The style here is a brilliant combination of the best traditional techniques married

93/100 James Suckling. Rock Angel is partially barrel fermented in large oak barrels and made from Grenache, Cinsault and Rolle (Vermentino). This rosé bears a more complex and structured taste profile than Whispering Angel bringing it into a more premium realm giving rosé lovers a bigger and richer wine that is fabulous as an aperitif or paired with a broad range of fine cuisine. If you like the minerality of a Sancerre, you will love this wine. About the Producer Château d’Esclans is located o

92 Points James Suckling - Whispering Angel is today’s worldwide reference for Provence rosé. Made from Grenache, Cinsault and Rolle (Vermentino), its pale colour is pleasing to the eye and draws one in. The rewarding taste profile is full and lush while being bone dry with a smooth finish. Highly approachable and enjoyable with a broad range of cuisine, Whispering Angel is a premium rosé that you can drink from mid-day to midnight. About the Producer Château d’Esclans is located on an exception

Gold Medal Winner Concours Général Agricole Paris. A consistently award winning pale salmon pink rose made in the fashionable Provencal style. The Cuvee "4 Saisons" offers fantastic value for money and is a deliciously refreshing aperitif. About the Producer Situated at the bottom of the Herault valley, within sight of the sea, Monts d’Hortes is owned and run by Roch Anglade, a highly qualified oenologist who used to run the viticultural research establishment at Beziers before returning to the

93 Points - Tim Atkin MW. Only 2,000 bottles of this highly rated Garnacha (Grenache) have been produced from a tiny 1.98-hectare parcel at 600 metres which was planted 49 years ago. "Mint, pine and wild thyme aromas are the prelude to a palate that's bright, refreshing and elegant, with notes of cinnamon, redcurrant and wild strawberry." Harvested by hand in small quantities, after fermentation it was pressed then half of the wine went to new French oak casks for malolactic fermentation and the

Elegant, fresh, simple, humble … Garnacha at its best. Low yield vines (1 kg per vine) with an average age between 20-30 years are double hand sorted to select the very best fruit before being aged for 12 months in 500 litre used French oak barrels with a light to medium toast. Good structure and aromatically complex with a hint of eucalyptus that provides to the wine an intense freshness. Refreshing acidity with a firm but also fine and mature tannin structure gives this wine a very rewarding t

Produced by Franck Massard - Produced by Franck Massard - Sommelier of the Year in 1996, this delicious wine has a voluptuous texture and the luscious fruit synonymous of Montsant. 'El Brindis' is produced in the wine region of Montsant, and made with Grenache and Carignan and has captured the vibrancy of the old vines and elevated vineyard position. Beautiful and fresh, showing spice aromas of white pepper and clove with appealing wild berry aromas, raspberries, blueberries and a hint of tobacc

Franck Massard was voted UK Sommelier of the Year in 1996, and in 2004 he purchased his first vineyard in the Priorat region of Spain, with a friend. 'El Mago' is born from several plots located on limestone and clay soils. El Mago means “the wizard” echoing the magic of changing grapes into wine. It is also the contraction of the name of Franck's daughter Maya and his son Hugo. Hugo designed this label when he was 5 years old. 100% Grenache….soft, elegant, fresh and balanced. Taste El Mago 2021

Gold Medal Winner  - Concours Général de Paris. A beautiful classic Provence Rosé. A light peach colour, with a delicate and fruity nose. This wine reveals great aromatic intensity on the palate with powerful aromas of red fruits, and candy. Good body and a long finish. Since 2019 has been accredited with HVE level 3, the highest level in France given to preserving the environment and limiting their footprint on the ecosystem that surrounds them. A delightful Provence Rosé. Taste A light peach c

91 Points - Decanter. (2019 Vintage) "Pure, unadulterated blackberry and mulberry flavours take centre stage in this plump but freshly balanced red. A Grenache-dominant blend augmented by spicy accents of Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan, it's a softly tannic sip packed with perfumed notes of lilac, violet and bramble. Hedonistic, easy-drinking and quite irresistible." Taste The purplish ruby colour is followed by an expressive butterscotch, undergrowth and humus notes on the nose. The whole is com

96 Points - James Suckling. - A benchmark for Châteauneuf du Pape, the Vieux Télégraphe has been run by the Brunier family for five generations, since 1891. "Immediately a sense of darker fruit in this vintage. The nose has closed up a little since tasting in barrel. It has some reserved, sanguine notes and an essence-like raspberry core. Some stones and chalk here, too. Very long and focused palate. The grenache is singing here. Dense but soft and supple tannins, the product of thick, healthy s

The Latour Bel Air is a ‘lieu-dit’ wine produced on Bernard Latour’s estate. Made from Vines between 25-50 years old, this predominantly Grenache / Syrah blend is an every day delight! Notes of smoke and dark earth subside with aeration to reveal ripe, forward tones of blackberry and plum in this wine. Full bodied and silken, it's an easy-going, approachable and delicious red with soft tannins. Taste Winemakers tasting notes. A supple, aromatic and easy to drink wine, to be enjoyed with convivia

94 Points - James Suckling. Le Télégramme comes from the younger vines of Vieux Télégraphe, from 30 years old wines, with a blend is 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 6% Mourvèdre and 4% Cinsault. Ageing is in vats for 10 months followed by foudres for a further 7 months before bottling. The result is a delicious fruit driven Châteauneuf du Pape which drinks very well in its youth. Exceptional value for the property. About the Producer Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe has been run by the Brunier family for fi

Raspail Ay is one of the most celebrated, traditional Gigondas estates. Owner Dominique Ay has now been joined by his son Christophe and daughter Anne-Sophie. The vines average 40 years old and are a mix of 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre. The grapes are 100% destemmed, vinified in cement tanks and aged in a mix of foudres and “cuves béton”. The wines are never fined and rarely filtered. These are wines packed with fruit, and age admirably. About the Producer Raspail Ay is one of the m

Bronze Medal Winner - Decanter World Wine Awards - From the outstanding terroir of Sainte-Victoire in Provence comes the Organic Esprit Gassier. Stylish yet laid back, Esprit Gassier is made from a blend of Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault and Rolle and is vinified using direct pressing and fermentation at low temperatures in order to preserve the aromas in the fruit. A light pink hue and notes of peach combined with delicate aromas of white flowers and white fruits. Spring and Summer in a glass, with

This is a first class Côtes du Rhône, balanced, full flavoured, rich yet traditionally made from the traditional Domaine L'Espigouette where the some of the vines used for this Vieilles Vignes Cuvée are over 80 years of age. Predominantly Grenache (70%), and the rest being made from Syrah, Mouvedre, Cinsault and Carignan, the wine is aged for 12 months in concrete vats to produce a delicious, full-flavoured, old-fashioned, rich and spicy wine. When stirred, candied cherries, morello cherries and