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The Rhône valley can be divided into two separate wine regions, the northern Rhône and the southern Rhône. The northern Rhône, running from Côte Rôtie to St. Péray, generally produces small quantities of very fine wine, partly due to the vertiginous and labour-intensive slopes that characterise the area. Syrah is the dominant grape variety here, while in the southern Rhône it takes less of a starring role in the spectrum of varieties cultivated. The southern Rhône possesses a much more extensive vineyard than that of northern Rhône, and Châteauneuf du Pape is the southern Rhône's best-known appellation, followed perhaps by Gigondas, and the region's most popular grape varieties are Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. These appellations need little introduction however, renowned as they are the world over.
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Côte Rôtie 'L'Eglantine' Domaine Ferraton 2005Our price: From £39.82In 1998, Samuel Ferraton, the 4th generation of the family at the estate, gave a new impetus to the House by forming a partnership with Chapoutier. This new synergy brought with it new knowledge and expertise, particularly biodynamic vine growing practices for the single vineyards and the introduction of quality controls.
Côtes du Rhône Blanc Domaine Ferraton 2010Our price: From £8.77In 1998, Samuel Ferraton, the 4th generation of the family at the estate, gave a new impetus to the House by forming a partnership with Chapoutier. This new synergy brought with it new knowledge and expertise, particularly biodynamic vine growing practices for the single vineyards and the introduction of quality controls.
Côtes du Rhône Rosé Samorens Domaine Ferraton 2009RRP: £9.50Our price: £8.30You save: £1.20 (13%)In 1998, Samuel Ferraton, 4th generation at the estate, gave new impetus to the house by forming a partnership with Michael Chapoutier. This synergy brought new knowledge and know-how, particularly biodynamic vine growing practices for the single vineyards and the introduction of quality controls.
Côtes du Rhône Rouge Domaine Ferraton 2009Our price: From £8.77In 1998, Samuel Ferraton, the 4th generation of the family at the estate, gave a new impetus to the House by forming a partnership with Chapoutier. This new synergy brought with it new knowledge and expertise, particularly biodynamic vine growing practices for the single vineyards and the introduction of quality controls.
Côtes du Rhône Villages Domaine Duseigneur 2005 (R)Our price: From £16.65Cotes Du Rhone Villages Domaine Duseigneur 2005 (R)
Côtes du Rhône, Domaine de Mayran, Domaine Duseigneur, 2009Our price: From £9.54Domaine Duseigneur is located on the west bank of the Rhône Valley, near the picturesque village of Saint-Laurent-des-Arbre, and in view of the slopes of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. In 1992, the unique legacy put in place by Jean Duseigneur 40 years ago was entrusted to his two sons, Bernard and Frédéric. In 2004, Bernard and Frédéric realised that biodynamie was the best way to create wines that reflect as naturally as possible the soil and climate of their vineyards. For this reason they became members of Biodyvin, the International Biodynamic Vinegrowing Syndicate. Also in 2004, they met with Philippe Faure-Brac, who was awarded the World's Best Sommelier in 1992. After three years intensive collaboration, Philippe, Frédéric and Bernard have decided to put together their years of experience and their passion for outstanding wines by entering into this new venture.
Cabernet Sauvignon Vin de Pays Domaine de la Citadelle 2007RRP: £9.75Our price: £8.55You save: £1.20 (12%)In 1989 Yves Rousset-Rouard purchased an ancient provençale farmhouse with 8 hectares of vines and decided to create Domaine de la Citadelle, a sculpted 'grand vin' reflecting the quality and typicity of the Côtes de Luberon appellation, the youngest of the great names of the Rhône valley. Over 20 years, and as a result of hard work, patience, strict selection of only the best vineyard plots and by means of his son Alexis who joined him in 1995, Yves has succeeded in creating one of the top domaines in the Côtes de Luberon.
Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc Château La Nerthe 2008Our price: From £35.32Château La Nerthe dates back to the 1560s, making it one of the oldest estates in the region. It is also undoubtably one of the finest. Its 90 hectares of vineyard are all cultivated organically and are mainly planed to Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, yielding a scant 25hl/hectare. The grapes are harvested manually, and following two to three weeks fermentation in stainless steel or wooden vats, malolactic fermentation takes place in seventeenth century stone tanks beneath the Château. The blended wine is then aged in small oak barrels or foudres.
Châteauneuf du Pape Château La Nerthe 2005Our price: From £35.32Château La Nerthe dates back to the 1560s, making it one of the oldest estates in the region. It is also undoubtably one of the finest. Its 90 hectares of vineyard are all cultivated organically and are mainly planed to Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, yielding a scant 25hl/hectare. The grapes are harvested manually, and following two to three weeks fermentation in stainless steel or wooden vats, malolactic fermentation takes place in seventeenth century stone tanks beneath the Château. The blended wine is then aged in small oak barrels or foudres.
Châteauneuf du Pape Parvis Rouge Domaine Ferraton 2007Our price: From £23.40In 1998, Samuel Ferraton, the 4th generation of the family at the estate, gave a new impetus to the House by forming a partnership with Chapoutier. This new synergy brought with it new knowledge and expertise, particularly biodynamic vine growing practices for the single vineyards and the introduction of quality controls.
Condrieu 'Les Mandouls' Domaine Ferraton 2009Our price: From £29.92In 1998, Samuel Ferraton, the 4th generation of the family at the estate, gave a new impetus to the House by forming a partnership with Chapoutier. This new synergy brought with it new knowledge and expertise, particularly biodynamic vine growing practices for the single vineyards and the introduction of quality controls.
Costieres de Nimes Blanc, Galets Dores, Chateau Morgues du Gres, 2010RRP: £11.65Our price: £9.95You save: £1.70 (15%)Morgues was originally a Provencal name for Ursuline nuns, the farm originally having belonged to a convent near the village of Beaucaire. With Mont Ventoux visible from the top of the vineyard slopes, this is a region that feels closer to Provence or the Rhone than the Languedoc.
Crozes Hermitage 'La Matinière' Domaine Ferraton 2009Our price: From £13.09In 1998, Samuel Ferraton, the 4th generation of the family at the estate, gave a new impetus to the House by forming a partnership with Chapoutier. This new synergy brought with it new knowledge and expertise, particularly biodynamic vine growing practices for the single vineyards and the introduction of quality controls.
Cuvée du Châtaigner Domaine de la Citadelle 2009Our price: From £9.45In 1989 Yves Rousset-Rouard purchased an ancient provençale farmhouse with 8 hectares of vines and decided to create Domaine de la Citadelle, a sculpted 'grand vin' reflecting the quality and typicity of the Côtes de Luberon appellation, the youngest of the great names of the Rhône valley. Over 20 years, and as a result of hard work, patience, strict selection of only the best vineyard plots and by means of his son Alexis who joined him in 1995, Yves has succeeded in creating one of the top domaines in the Côtes de Luberon.
Ermitage 'Le Reverdy' Domaine Ferraton 2002Our price: From £37.17In 1998, Samuel Ferraton, the 4th generation of the family at the estate, gave a new impetus to the House by forming a partnership with Chapoutier. This new synergy brought with it new knowledge and expertise, particularly biodynamic vine growing practices for the single vineyards and the introduction of quality controls.
Ermitage 'Les Dionnières' Domaine Ferraton 2001Our price: From £44.32In 1998, Samuel Ferraton, the 4th generation of the family at the estate, gave a new impetus to the House by forming a partnership with Chapoutier. This new synergy brought with it new knowledge and expertise, particularly biodynamic vine growing practices for the single vineyards and the introduction of quality controls.
Grenache Blanc, Saint Cirice 2010 Domaine Saint-CyrguesOur price: From £7.42Château Saint-Cyrgues is located on the southern side of the Costières de Nîmes, which were formed in prehistoric times by alluvial deposits from the Durance and Rhône rivers. The ground is composed of moulded flint shingles and stones. The estate, 40 or so hectares, is in between le Puech de Dardaillon and the historic site of Espeyran. Espeyran was an important Hellenic trading post situated strategically on one of the arms of the Rhône. The site appears to have seen the passage of numerous commercial commodities. Archeological digs reveal the presence of many ceramics including different varieties of amphora coming from various regions of the Mediterranean. Amphorae were used to transport wine, amongst other things. One can therefore presume that wine has been flowing for many years around the Domaine Saint-Cyrgues.
Grenache Syrah, Saint Cirice, 2010Our price: From £7.42Château Saint-Cyrgues is located on the southern side of the Costières de Nîmes, which were formed in prehistoric times by alluvial deposits from the Durance and Rhône rivers. The ground is composed of moulded flint shingles and stones. The estate, 40 or so hectares, is in between le Puech de Dardaillon and the historic site of Espeyran. Espeyran was an important Hellenic trading post situated strategically on one of the arms of the Rhône. The site appears to have seen the passage of numerous commercial commodities. Archeological digs reveal the presence of many ceramics including different varieties of amphora coming from various regions of the Mediterranean. Amphorae were used to transport wine, amongst other things. One can therefore presume that wine has been flowing for many years around the Domaine Saint-Cyrgues.
Le Chêne Bleu Abelard 2006Our price: From £59.17Le Chêne Bleu is the brainchild of Nicole and Xavier Rollet and Jean Louis Galluci, the winemaker. The estate is situated in a truly exceptional site high up in the Dentelles de Montmirail near Gigondas.The micro-terroir of Chêne Bleu is blessed in that it receives benefits from the same sunny days as other southern Rhône terroirs but its altitude also confers high levels of acidity and therefore wonderful freshness. This combination is perfect for making complex and long-lasting wines.
Le Chêne Bleu Aliot 2006Our price: From £42.07Le Chêne Bleu is the brainchild of Nicole and Xavier Rollet and Jean Louis Galluci, the winemaker. The estate is situated in a truly exceptional site high up in the Dentelles de Montmirail near Gigondas.The micro-terroir of Chêne Bleu is blessed in that it receives benefits from the same sunny days as other southern Rhône terroirs but its altitude also confers high levels of acidity and therefore wonderful freshness. This combination is perfect for making complex and long-lasting wines.
Le Chêne Bleu Heloïse 2006Our price: From £59.17Le Chêne Bleu is the brainchild of Nicole and Xavier Rollet and Jean Louis Galluci, the winemaker. The estate is situated in a truly exceptional site high up in the Dentelles de Montmirail near Gigondas.The micro-terroir of Chêne Bleu is blessed in that it receives benefits from the same sunny days as other southern Rhône terroirs but its altitude also confers high levels of acidity and therefore wonderful freshness. This combination is perfect for making complex and long-lasting wines.
Le Chêne Bleu Rosé 2007RRP: £29.00Our price: £15.00You save: £14.00 (48%)Le Chêne Bleu is the brainchild of Nicole and Xavier Rollet and Jean Louis Galluci, the winemaker. The estate is situated in a truly exceptional site high up in the Dentelles de Montmirail near Gigondas.
Lirac 'Cuvée Odysée' Domaine Duseigneur 2009Our price: From £10.71Domaine Duseigneur is located on the west bank of the Rhône Valley, near the picturesque village of Saint-Laurent-des-Arbre, and in view of the slopes of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. In 1992, the unique legacy put in place by Jean Duseigneur 40 years ago was entrusted to his two sons, Bernard and Frédéric. In 2004, Bernard and Frédéric realised that biodynamie was the best way to create wines that reflect as naturally as possible the soil and climate of their vineyards. For this reason they became members of Biodyvin, the International Biodynamic Vinegrowing Syndicate. Also in 2004, they met with Philippe Faure-Brac, who was awarded the World's Best Sommelier in 1992. After three years intensive collaboration, Philippe, Frédéric and Bernard have decided to put together their years of experience and their passion for outstanding wines by entering into this new venture.
Saint Joseph 'La Source' Domaine Ferraton 2006Our price: From £15.98In 1998, Samuel Ferraton, the 4th generation of the family at the estate, gave a new impetus to the House by forming a partnership with Chapoutier. This new synergy brought with it new knowledge and expertise, particularly biodynamic vine growing practices for the single vineyards and the introduction of quality controls.
St. Joseph 'La Source Blanc' Domaine Ferraton 2008RRP: £17.50Our price: £15.50You save: £2.00 (11%)In 1998, Samuel Ferraton, the 4th generation of the family at the estate, gave a new impetus to the House by forming a partnership with Chapoutier. This new synergy brought with it new knowledge and expertise, particularly biodynamic vine growing practices for the single vineyards and the introduction of quality controls.
Vacqueyras 'Le Clos' Domaine Montirius 2006Our price: From £16.65Domaine Montirius was founded by Eric and Christine Saurel, who from day one believed that the best way to grow vines was to do it in the most natural way possible, without using chemicals. Eric trained as a winemaker in Bordeaux in 1986 and started the full conversion to biodynamic grape growing in 1996. In 1999, Domaine Montirius was fully accredited as a biodynamic producer. Since then, thanks to their dedication to the vineyards, Christine and Eric have established themselves as key players in the Gigondas and Vacqueyras appellations.
Ventoux "La Gerine" Domaine La Ferme Saint-Martin 2010 - OrganicRRP: £13.00Our price: £11.00You save: £2.00 (15%)Domaine Ferme Saint-Martin is situated in Suzette in the upper part of the Beaumes-de-Venise. The vineyard work is free of chemicals and the estate has organic certification. The Cotes du Ventoux vineyards are situated on gravel soils in St Hyppolyte le Graveyron. The south-facing vines are 20-45 years old. La Gerine undergoes a semi-carbonic maceration without sulphur and using indigenous yeasts. The grapes are lightly trodden by foot and, after vinification, the wine is bottled without filtration and with a very light dose of sulphur.
