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Domaine Albert Belle Hermitage Rouge |
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Where it's from:
France, Rhone, Hermitage
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£429.95
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12 x 75 cl |
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Powerful Reds |
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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)
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France, Rhone, Hermitage |
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Domaine Albert Belle |
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48766 |
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Maison Bouachon LA MAURELLE Rouge Crozes Hermitage
Description: The Bouachon family have maintained their stewardship of some of the finest wines in the Rhone since 1898 and La Maurelle represents the typicity and character of this appellation of the Northern Rhône Valley. This is the largest of the Bouachon Northern Côtes du Rhône vineyards. The Crozes Hermitage appellation covers 11 municipalities surrounding Tain l'Hermitage. La Maurelle comes from the terrain in the south of the appellation, consisting of the granite terraces that overhang the Rhône. Using only the syrah grape it is subject to semi-carbonic maceration for some twelve days at a controlled temperature, with frequent pumping over and crushing. After fermentation, the wine is taken to Bouachon's cellars at Châteauneuf du Pape, where it is matured for several months in oak casks. Very deep, dark red robe with deep purple shades, the nose does not yet express its full bouquet. The impact on the mouth is very well balanced, with aromatic notes of red fruits, spices and liquorice. The tannins have produced a wine that is well balanced in the mouth with a long finish. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £78.30
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Louis Bernard Hermitage AC
Description: This appellation has 2,965 acres under cultivation, making it the largest producer of wine in the northern Rhone. It is spread over 11 villages in a triangle formation around the town of Tain l'Hermitage. Approximately 90% of Crozes-Hermitage is red, made exclusively from Syrah grapes. Although similar in style to the well-known neighboring Hermitage wines, this appellation has a unique flavor that can be attribuated to the soil. Whereas in the north the soil is typified by granite, the soil here tends to be clay covered with stones that help drainage and retain heat, helping the grapes to ripen with the heat they reflect. A wine full of robust flavors packed with berries and a nose of red fruits, leather and spices. The Crozes-Hermitage Louis Bernard exemplifies this style, with roundness in tannins that make it a wonderful wine. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £149.04
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Ferraton Pere et Fils LA MATINIERE Crozes Hermitage
Description: The son of a wine producer and a wine producer himself, Jean Ferraton founded his own vineyard in 1946 in the Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage appellations together with his father-in-law, Jean Reverdy. He passed on his passion to his son, Michel who developed the estate by extending the vineyards and adding the current premises in Tain L'Hermitage. In 1994 his son, Samuel Ferraton took over and has continued the family's art of wine-making, preserving the knowledge and learning that have been handed down to him. 100% Syrah and partly matured in oak barrels for 12 months, this wine is an intense cherry-red colour with aromas of small red fruits and blackcurrants. On the palate it is well rounded as the red fruits character of cherry, raspberry come to the fore. Available in 37.5 cl Half Bottles. (12 x 37.5 cl)
Price: £82.57
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Domaine Albert Belle Hermitage Rouge
Description: 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)
Price: £341.63
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Cave de Tain GAMBERT de LOCHE Hermitage Rouge
Description: Deep red color, opaque and inky. Bouquet : very powerful with hints of tobacco, vanilla, spice, and gamey flavours on the finish. Palate : full-bodied with velvety soft tannins. Very powerful and concentrated. A wine for a special occasion, and which has excellent ageing potential. The steep slope of Hermitage, facing south, is located to the North-East of Tain l'Hermitage itself. The hills around Tain are constituted on the western side of granitic sand and on the eastern side of loess. Our vineyard manager selects grapes from old vines. Long vatting and running off when the wines are warm, directly into new French oak barrels. This special cuvée is dedicated to Louis Gambert de Loche . He founded the "Cave de Tain" and developped quality wines. He played a large part in the creation of "the Appellations" and bequeathed his vineyard to the winery (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £238.78
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Cave de Tain CLASSIC Hermitage Rouge AC
Description: Cave de Tain was founded in 1933 by 100 winegrowers from the district of Tain l'Hermitage. Its first president Louis Gambert de Loche was a land owner and a great humanist, from whom the Cave de Tain purchased the Hermitage vineyards. The activity of the winery was extended to include the wines of the right bank of the Rhône when growers from the Saint Joseph appellation decided to join. The range was further strengthened when growers from Cornas and Saint Peray added their wines in 1947. More recently, in 1986, the Cave de Tain l'Hermitage merged with the Cave de Saint Donat, adding high qualtiy vins de pays to the range, particularly Syrah and Marsanne varietals. Today the Cave de Tain l'Hermitage has 390 grower-members and a total vineyard area of 1.200 ha, of which 985 ha are A.O.C. wines. At the foot of the famous Hermitage hillside, the Cave de Tain l'Hermitage produces and sells five appellation controlee wines. The objective of the Cave is to provide wine lovers around the world with authentic wines which bear the full character of their individual 'terroir', bringing out the best through careful and non-intrusive vinification methods. Deep red coloured wine it has a huge concentration of ripe blackberry, cassis on the nose as well as a hint of vanilla and spices. A very complex wine it is both Silky and full-bodied while the tannins are markedly present leading to an enjoyable finish. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £153.12
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Domaine Jean Luc Colombo LA TUILIERE Crozes-Hermitage Rouge
Description: The grapes are harvested manually in small cases and vinified traditionally. Next, te wine is matured for 9 months, 33% in oak barrels between 1 and 2 years old. A well structured and pleasant wine it possesses typical aromas of Syrah from the northern Rhone showing small red fruits, blackcurrents, supported by spicy notes. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £154.92
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Caves Des Clairmonts Rouge Crozes-Hermitage AC
Description: The Caves des Clairmonts is a small cooperative of 10 members with vineyard holdings based over 5 communes in the south east corner of the Crozes Hermitage appellation. They own 100 ha of Crozes vineyards and 8.5 hectares outside the delimited region which is designated Vins de Pays de la Drome. Crozes Hermitage is the largest of the northern Rhone appellations and this wine is sourced from complimenting vineyard sites. Harvested seperately, the small, individual parcels are vinified in steel then aged in old barrels before blending and bottling. A complex nose of spice and savoury bacon aromas mingled with a dark fruit character, leads into a rich palate with depth and a touch of coffee and chocolate on the finish. A fine structure lends a finesse and elegance to the wine. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £89.24
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