Côtes du Rhône Extravaganza (France)

Côtes du Rhône Extravaganza (France)When it comes to value and flavour, Cotes du Rhone is known for constantly over delivering. This mix absolutely smashes it out of the park for quality and value. Rich, warming and seductively smooth, Ctes du Rhne from the southern Rhne valley are among the best value classic wines of France. This mix is as close as you could hope to come to an authentic Chteauneuf style without paying the premium. Finest Grenache, Syrah and Mourvdre from neighbouring

When it comes to value and flavour, Cotes du Rhone is known for constantly over-delivering.  This mix absolutely smashes it out of the park for quality and value. Rich, warming and seductively smooth, Côtes du Rhône from the southern Rhône valley are among the best value classic wines of France.  This mix is as close as you could hope to come to an authentic Châteauneuf style without paying the premium. Finest Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre from neighbouring vineyards combine beautifully to give herb scented, velvety black fruit, liquorice and spice.

This mix includes:

1 x Cellier du Rhône Côtes du Rhône 2016 (France)

AWARDED 92/100 POINTS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jan 2018

"It is richly fruited and instantly appealing on the nose showing mixed berry compote, dark plum, thyme and cocoa characters. The palate is succulent and rounded, and delivers lovely fruit intensity and smooth texture, leading to a lingering silky finish. The wine is modern, flavoursome and offers terrific value. At its best: now to 2020" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jan 2018

Delightful and instantly appealing, this friendly Côtes do Rhone delivers plenty of ripe berry and spice characters with a touch of savoury complexity. The palate is succulent and beautifully weighted, and shows pristine fruit flavours and silky mouthfeel. A great all-rounder offering awesome value.

Seal: Cork - Alc: 13%

1 x Pavillon Saint Pierre Côtes Du Rhône Reserve 2016 (France)

Awarded 93/100 Points: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"This is up front and satisfying with dark plum, cranberry, olive, dark mushroom and roasted almond characters on the nose, followed by a succulent palate that is plump and fleshy. The wine offers terrific fruit power backed by silky texture and polished tannins, leading to a persistent mouthfilling finish. At its best: now to 2020" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

This luscious red perfectly captures the ripeness, depth and sheer drinkability of the best Côtes du Rhônes. Made from the usual suspects from this part of France - Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre and Cinsault. This beauty has rich, ripe flavours of spiced blackberry, raspberry and redcurrant. Lovely, long, smooth and silky on the palate but with plenty of structure making it feel more serious than the price tag suggests.

1 x Maison Bouachon Côtes Du Rhône Villages Signargues 'Les Bariannes' 2016 (France)

Awarded Gold Medal: Decanter Asia Wine Awards

Awarded 95/100 Points: Decanter Asia Wine Awards

Awarded 93/100 Points: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Aug 2018

"Richly fruited and opulent, this is a gorgeous expression showing dark fruit, smoked game, roasted hazelnut, cocoa and black olive characters on the nose, followed by a concentrated palate that is fleshy and velvety. The wine offers lovely complexity and expansive mouthfeel, finishing long and satisfying. At its best: now to 2021" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Aug 2018

"A bold sweet ripe nose of blueberry, cherry with lovely leathery hints, the palate is full of juicy red berries, firm but delicious tannin, and a crushed rock minerality, finishing with long satisfying elegance." Decanter Magazine.

1 x Rive Droite Rive Gauche Côtes Du Rhône 2017 (France)

Awarded 93/100 Points:  Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2018

"Wonderfully fruited and brightly expressed, the inviting bouquet shows Black Doris plum, blueberry compote, violet, almond and subtle spice characters. The palate is succulent and fleshy, delivering fabulous fruit purity backed by fine texture and polished tannins, finishing persistent and silky. Modern, expressive and immediately appealing. At its best: now to 2021" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2018

1 x Chemin des Papes Côtes du Rhône 2016 (France)

AWARDED 91/100 POINTS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Nov 2016

"An instantly appealing blend of grenache/syrah, the fragrant bouquet shows dark plum, cherry, mixed spice and toasted nut characters with a touch of vanilla. The palate delivers succulent fruit intensity, wonderfully supported by silky texture and rounded mouthfeel. The wine is fruit expressive and friendly, and is highly enjoyable. At its best: now to 2018" Sam Kim Wine Orbit, Nov 2016

A consistent top award winner, this gorgeous, velvety Rhône red also offers tremendous value. Created by the gifted Vincent Euzet, this exceptional Côtes du Rhône is a Top 10 choice for customers each year.

Food Pairing: The 2016 vintage is a real gem - spot-on with rack of lamb, or anything off the BBQ.

Seal: Cork - Alc: 13%

1 x Domaine de L’Amandine Côtes du Rhône 2016 (France)

Awarded GOLD MEDAL: Gilbert & Gaillard

Domaine de L’Amandine is an exciting new find for us from the southern Rhône. It is a classic velvety Grenache, enhanced with a little peppery, blackberry rich Syrah. Well ripened in the warm sunshine of 2016, and very moreish – Rhône red at its most appealing best.

This wine is made from old Grenache vines and old vines of Syrah and Mourvèdre. The grapes are picked at optimal maturity and sorted out before crushing. Grenache brings roundness, fatness and softness, while Syrah and Mourvèdre bring structure and frame. The tannins are extremely smooth and elegant, this wine is like velvet in the mouth. With roundness, complexity and a long finish of spices; it's like a baby Chateauneuf-du-Pape!