France – Red – 2008
Region: Rhone
Producer: Cellier des Dauphins
Label: Saint Maurice
Grapes: 80% Grenache, 20% Syrah
Brick red in colour with aromas of a vegetal or forest floor hummus. Medium bodied with decent length and finish and a smooth, slightly matt texture. Flavours of blackberry and raspberry. A very pleasant and interesting wine; good value at this price.
M&S £5.99
France – Red – 2006
Region: Rhone – Lirac
Producer: Domain du Joncier
Label: Le Classique
A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignan and Cinsault, this is a fairly dark wine with a purple tinge. It’s full bodied with a smooth texture. Aromas of berry fruit and licorice, flavour had a pleasntly jammy character and sight peppery spice. A really good drink, would definitely buy again.
Waitrose £9.49
France – Red – 2007
Region: Cotes du Rhone
Producer: Charmasson
Label: Plan de Dieu
Dark red, approaching a purple hue at the edge of the glass. Aromas of cherry and blackberry. Medium body, soft acidity and a smooth texture. Black cherry and blackberry flavours. Blended from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre. Although pleasant enough, didn’t find it to be an overly complex or interesting wine, will give it a miss in future in preference for something hopefully a bit more worthy.
Majestic £7.49
France – Red – 2008
Region: Cotes du Rhone
Label: Les Galets
Producer: Cave de Monterail
Light garnet in colour, raspberry nose with delicate raspberry flavour inthe mouth. Light to medium bodied wine with soft tannins to give a smooth texture. Somewhat short palate length and a moderate aftertaste. Improved considerably 24 hours after opening.
Majestic £4.79
