Domaine Albert Belle Hermitage Rouge

The premium cuvee from this highly regarded producer, Cuvee Louis Belle is made from parcels of low yielding syrah grapes grown in the famous Larnage area. It is very concentrated with rich, savoury, ripe dark fruit. Richly textured with creamy tannins and restrained spicy wood, this wine has a long complex finish. Available in Magnums. (6 x 1.5 Litres)

This family estate in the Northern Rhone has forged an enviable reputation for supple, generous wines. Previously a member of the local co-op the Belle family have rapidly made a name for themselves as a producer to watch. The domaine extends to 19 hectares in 4 communes and two appellations, Crozes-Hermitage and Hermitage. The red wines are produced traditionally using whole bunches of grapes and extended maceration. They are then matured in oak for between 12 and 18 months with 20 to 25% new barrels each year. The premium cuvee from this highly regarded producer, Cuvee Louis Belle is made from parcels of low yielding syrah grapes grown in the famous Larnage area. It is very concentrated with rich, savoury, ripe dark fruit. Richly textured with creamy tannins and restrained spicy wood, this wine has a long complex finish. Available in Magnum Bottles. (6 x 1.5 Litres)

The premium cuvee from this highly regarded producer, Cuvee Louis Belle is made from parcels of low yielding syrah grapes grown in the famous Larnage area. It is very concentrated with rich, savoury, ripe dark fruit. Richly textured with creamy tannins and restrained spicy wood, this wine has a long complex finish. (6 x 75 cl)

The premium cuvee from this highly regarded producer, Cuvee Louis Belle is made from parcels of low yielding syrah grapes grown in the famous Larnage area. It is very concentrated with rich, savoury, ripe dark fruit. Richly textured with creamy tannins and restrained spicy wood, this wine has a long complex finish. (12 x 75 cl)

The premium cuvee from this highly regarded producer, Cuvee Louis Belle is made from parcels of low yielding syrah grapes grown in the famous Larnage area. It is very concentrated with rich, savoury, ripe dark fruit. Richly textured with creamy tannins and restrained spicy wood, this wine has a long complex finish. (12 x 75 cl)

Domaine Albert Belle CUVEE LOUIS BELLE Crozes-Hermitage from France, Rhone, Crozes-Hermitage by Domaine Albert Belle Larnage (6 x 1.5 Litres)

This family estate in the Northern Rhone has forged an enviable reputation for supple, generous wines. Previously a member of the local co-op the Belle family have rapidly made a name for themselves as a producer to watch. The domaine extends to 19 hectares in 4 communes and two appellations, Crozes-Hermitage and Hermitage. The red wines are produced traditionally using whole bunches of grapes and extended maceration. They are then matured in oak for between 12 and 18 months with 20 to 25% new barrels each year. 'Saturated dark red coloured wine it has super ripe yet subdued aromas of gunflint, beefsteak tomato, dark chocolate, licorice and smoky oak. Then sweet, fat and full in the mouth, with almost exotic ripeness for the year. But the flavours of this rather voluptuous Hermitage are still inexpressive. Finishes plummy and long, with plenty of smoke and chocolate from the oak.' Stephen Tanzer (12 x 75 cl)

This family estate in the Northern Rhone has forged an enviable reputation for supple, generous wines. Previously a member of the local co-op the Belle family have rapidly made a name for themselves as a producer to watch. The domaine extends to 19 hectares in 4 communes and two appellations, Crozes-Hermitage and Hermitage. The red wines are produced traditionally using whole bunches of grapes and extended maceration. They are then matured in oak for between 12 and 18 months with 20 to 25% new barrels each year. A truly magnificent wine that shows just how great syrah can be. Immensely concentrated with deep, brooding, almost opaque fruit. Well balanced, the new oak never dominating the finely textured fruit. Complex, very serious and powerful and with a finish that, fortunately, lingers on. Limited availability. (12 x 75 cl)

A rich, soft white with subtle citrus fruit flavours overlaid with a creamy, nutty character. Displaying great concentration and complexity, this is a fine example from one of the leading lights of the region. (12 x 75 cl)