A tasting of Rhone wines
Northern Rhone
Cote Rotie (AOC)
Guigal La Landonne 2004: 100% syrah; Only 1,000 cases made.
(RP: 95. Drink: 2009-24)
Guigal La Mouline 2004: 7% viognier; Only 500-5600 cases made.
(RP: 94. Drink: 2009-21)
Hermitage (AOC)
Delas Freres Hermitage Marquise de la Tourette 1999: 100% syrah
(RP:90. Drink: 2001-26)
Southern Rhone
Gigondas (“graduated” Cote du Rhones Villages)
Chateau St Cosme Gigondas Valbelle 2007: 90% grenache, 10% syrah.
(RP: 95. Drink: 2009-24)
Chateauneuf-du-Pape (AOC)
Domaine de la Charbonniere CNDP Mourre des Perdrix 2005:traditional style
70% grenache,14% syrah,14% Mouvedre . cinsault etc.
(RP: 92. Drink: 2008-22)
Janasse Chaupin 2009: 100% Grenache; blend of traditional & modern styles.
(RP: 98. Drink: 2011-31)