Domaine Philippe Faury LA GLORIETTE Vieilles Vignes St-Joseph

Philippe Faury took over the family estate in 1979, which at that time comprised 2.5 hectares. Since then he has increased that figure to 11 hectares, spread over the appellations of Cote Rotie, Condrieu, St. Joseph Rouge and St. Joseph Blanc. Most of his wines are sold in France and we consider ourselves very fortunate indeed to have secured a small allocation of his very pure and elegant wines. Condrieu Cuvee la Berne comes from older vines and is matured 25% in futs neufs, 25% in futs of between 2 and 5 years and 50% in stainless steel (12 x 75 cl)

Philippe Faury took over the family estate in 1979, which at that time comprised 2.5 hectares. Since then he has increased that figure to 11 hectares, spread over the appellations of Cote Rotie, Condrieu, St. Joseph Rouge and St. Joseph Blanc. Most of his wines are sold in France and we consider ourselves very fortunate indeed to have secured a small allocation of his very pure and elegant wines. The Condrieu is matured for 10 months on its fine lees, 10% in futs neufs, 30% in futs of between 2 and 5 years, and 60% in stainless steel (12 x 75 cl)

It has taken Yves Cuilleron 10 years to establish himself as one of the most dynamic young winegrowers in the Northern Rhone. His bold wines move and impress aficionados by their deep combination of terroir and style, a style which combines concentration and elegance, the two words which best define a great wine. This wine is made with Syrah grapes and the old vines used are between 20 and 40 years old. The grapes come from a selection of the best vines on terraces and hillsides where the soils are sandy granite and not very deep, while neither insecticides nor acaricides are used. After the manual harvest the grapes are picked out, crushed and partially picked off from the bunch. Next, the wine is put into oak barrels and malolactic fermantation occurs and finally the wine is aged in oak for 18 months. Dark ruby coloured wine with an intensely perfumed nose of redcurrant, licorice, and fresh violet. Serious, concentrated and deep, with strong, inky berry and cherry flavours that build and expand on the palate combine well with powerful tannins and strong finish. (12 x 75 cl)

It has taken Yves Cuilleron 10 years to establish himself as one of the most dynamic young winegrowers in the Northern Rhone. His bold wines move and impress aficionados by their deep combination of terroir and style, a style which combines concentration and elegance, the two words which best define a great wine. This wine is made with Syrah grapes and the old vines used are between 20 and 40 years old. The grapes come from a selection of the best vines on terraces and hillsides where the soils are sandy granite and not very deep, while neither insecticides nor acaricides are used. After the manual harvest the grapes are picked out, crushed and partially picked off from the bunch. Next, the wine is put into oak barrels and malolactic fermantation occurs and finally the wine is aged in oak for 18 months. This is a bright red coloured wine with a bright and crisp palate showing good fruit flavour and strong finish.

A nose packed with white flowers, honey and pear, in the mouth the attack is dry and rich with a good citrus finish. Well suited to good quality seafood! The wines of the Courbis estate are some of the most compelling examples of St-Joseph and Cornas being made today. The Courbis brothers have combined their long family experience with a modern style and this has earned them international recognition. Robert Parker sums it up in his book on Rhone wines: 'Courbis is a name to watch in the Northern Rhone.' Courbis wines regularly receive rave reviews in Wine Spectator, International Wine Cellar, The Wine Advocate and Revue du Vin de France. (6 x 75 cl)

Domaine Andre Perret St-Joseph from France, Rhone, St-Joseph by Domaine Andre Perret Rich Dry Whites (12 x 75 cl)

It has taken Yves Cuilleron 10 years to establish himself as one of the most dynamic young winegrowers in the Northern Rhone. His bold wines move and impress aficionados by their deep combination of terroir and style, a style which combines concentration and elegance, the two words which best define a great wine. The Condrieu appellation is only 100 hectares in total of which Yves owns 8. This makes him a major player in an appellation which has 40 vineyard owners and in which only 20 producers make their own wine. In recent years as part of the revival of interest in Rhone Valley wines, a group of mostly young growers, all working with consultant oenologist Jean Luc Colombo, have formed a group called Rhone Vignobles. Colombo has generated interest (6 x 75 cl)

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave OFFERUS St-Joseph from France, Rhone, St-Joseph by Domaine Jean-Louis Chave (12 x 75 cl)

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave OFFERUS St-Joseph from France, Rhone, St-Joseph by Domaine Jean-Louis Chave (12 x 75 cl)