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    Condrieu La Petite Cote – Yves Cuilleron

    Written by Helen Crannage

    Exuberant and pleasant nose full of ripe fruit, candied apricots, peach. Honey notes aroused by citrus zest. Seducing palate due to the lemon’s freshness. Nice finish with dried apricot. Suggested food pairing: delicate fish

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    Côtes du Rhône 2017 (half bottle)

    Written by bluestone0924

    The nose has fresh fruits with red berries and spices which leads to a full, round and racy palate. A good structure of smooth tannins, full-bodied, rich and intensly aromatic. Overall this wine has plenty of elegance and finesse due to the well balanced tannins and fruit.

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    Domaine Magalanne, Cotes du Rhone Blanc

    Written by Helen Crannage

    Light yellow, with shimmering green reflections. Lightly buttery, white hawthorn flower nose. On the palate, a perfect balance between acidity and roundness, lively frankness, a hint of peachy yellow fruit, apricot, pear and a toasted finish. Alone as an aperitif, or to accompany your...

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    Domaine Magalanne, Cotes du Rhone Rouge

    Written by Helen Crannage

    Ruby red colour, fruity nose of cherry and strawberry. Round on the palate, full of fresh red fruits, blackcurrant cherry. Light but present tannic structure. Easy to drink for the uninitiated. To drink alone or with your white and red meats. Perfect for daily meals.

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    E. Guigal, Côtes du Rhône Rouge, 2018/19

    Written by Helen Crannage

    Deep and dark red with a shiny appearance. On the nose fresh fruits with red berries and spices leading to a full and round palate, followed by smooth tannins. This is a full bodied, rich and intensely aromatic wine. Food and wine matching: cold meats, meat, game bird and cheese

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    Louis Cheze Caroline, Cuvée Prestige

    Written by Helen Crannage

    From the Saint-Joseph region of the Rhône Valley, this wine is a wonderfully luminous garnet colour, the nose is full of violets with a subtle sprinkling of pepper. The palate is big and very well-structured, with a persistent aromatic finish. Ageing wise: 20% new barrels and 80% of 1 ...

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    Syrah Les Vignes d’a Cote – Yves Cuilleron

    Written by Helen Crannage

    Expressive nose with fresh red fruit aromas. Fruity and soft on the palate. Acidulous finish. Suggested food pairings: charcuterie or barbecued meats (e.g. beef skewers with green tapenade, chicken skewers with prunes).

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    Vacqueyras 2020 – Château de Montmirail

    Written by bluestone0924

    Brilliant purple in aspect, with prominent aromas of red fruits, with some notes of earth and cinnamon spice. On the palate, full bodied and fruit driven, with underlying elements of cloves and dark berries.

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    Viognier, Les Vignes d’À Côte, Yves Cuilleron 2022

    Written by Helen Crannage

    Expressive nose, gourmet flavours of apricot, white flowers and a touch of violet. Juicy and round mouth. Pleasantly, well-balanced acidic finish, a perfect aperitif, with notes of dried apricot. 6-7 months lees ageing in barrel gives the wine an overall enjoyable, rounded texture.

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    Yves Cuilleron, Cote-Rotie, Bassenon 2019

    Written by Helen Crannage

    An elegant bouquet that mixes Syrah’s red berry fruits with Viognier’s floral, violet character. Elegant, fresh and airy on the palate. Subtle yet prominent tannins. Delicate mild floral nose, slightly smoky. Nice red fruit aromas. Well-balanced and smooth mouth with spicy and silky tannins.

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