Discovery Pack - Red
Explore the diversity of red wines! From Pinot Noir to Grenache, Gamay to Cabernet Franc, this pack has it all!
Domaine du Trapadis - VDF Rouge "Esprit" 2023
A bouquet of red fruit comes out in an open and immediate nose. The palate is fruity and intense with redcurrant and raspberry over a multi-dimensional layering of somewhat chewy tannins and a supple finish. There's fun hints of Mediterranean herbs and bright minerality that helps keep this wine fresh and zippy. 100% Grenache.
Domaine le Petit St Vincent - Saumur-Champigny 2022
On the nose fruity notes arise first with red fruit and it opens up to black fruits and light spice. The palate is charming, round and fruity. Drink now. 100% Cabernet Franc.
Domaine Austral - Octopus Red 2022
Crunchy red fruits, light white pepper from Grolleau, savoury and blonde tobacco from the Cab Franc, this is a playful, fresh red wine that dances on the tongue. Bright, but with depth and substance. 50% Cabernet Franc, 50% Grolleau.
Rougeot-Dupin - Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2022
The wine has a subtle nose of cherry, fresh liquorice, sous-bois, raspberry and a captivating floral bouquet. The palate is finely structured, light to medium bodied with fresh fruits, fine spices and a long finish. It’s delectable to drink now or cellar to 2023+. 100% Pinot Noir.
Domaine de Bel Air - Beaujolais Villages "Granits Bleus" 2023
A juicy and fruity red with notes of dark cherries, plums and undergrowth. Medium body with silky tannins and fresh acidity. Velvety texture with a juicy core of blue fruit on the centre-palate and a crunchy finish. Drink now. 91pts - James Suckling. (2022 review) 100% Gamay.
Berthier - VDF Instant Pinot Noir 2023
The bouquet is lush and seductive, showing blackcurrants, cherries and raspberries, and lovely earthy notes. The palate coats the mouth with delicious mixed berries and silky, polished tannins add to an overall feeling of finesse – something that is hard to find at this level. 100% Pinot Noir.
Chateau Cru Godard 2022
Violets, blackcurrants, blueberries, cloves and walnuts on the nose. Fragrant and firm, with medium body and nicely polished tannins. From organically grown grapes. 90 points - James Suckling. 60% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec
Marli Russell (by Mount Mary) - RP2 Red 2022
The nose is dominated by beautiful, pure ripe Grenache/Shiraz aromas of ripe raspberries, stewed strawberry and plum, with nuances of liquorice and spice. The palate is perfectly weighted with luscious, dense fruit and a clean cut of tannin lending a savouriness to the ripe, bright fruit profile. This wine has impressive length and persistence on the palate. 55% Grenache, 30% Shiraz, 10% Cinsault, 5% Mourvedre.
Domaine Dupraz - Mondeuse - Rouge de Savoie 2020
Violet flowers, herbal character, vibrant, juicy and attractive. Little spice, blueberry, attractive and finessed. The palate is delicate, light bodied, caressing tannins, pure and giving. Very appetising. Needs 20 minutes decant. 100% Mondeuse.
Chateau La Fleur des Graves 2019
A wine representative of the appellation“Graves de Vayres”. Rich and complex in the mouth, with red fruit aromas intertwines with vanilla, wood and delicate spice flavours. After a delicate attack, the wine grows in strength on the palate, expressing freshness and richness as well as good complex aromas. 90-92 points, Yves Beck. 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot
Domaine Gavoty - Cote de Provence Red "Storia" 2021
Nose already open on black fruits and spices. Fine and supple tannins. Aromas of black fruits and liquorice; melted structure: a gourmet and complex wine; a “real pretty wine”! 100% Carignan.
Fabrice Dodane (Saint-Pierre) - VDF "Tout Facile" 2023
Very light fire red, on the nose a cocktail of raspberries, red currants and wild strawberries, nuances of blackberry leaves and pine cones, literally smells of acidity and minerality. On the palate an airy texture, wiry body supported by a strong acidity, harmoniously supported by tannin, red berries again, subtle flint, the extremely juicy drinking flow ensures great potential for fun. Syrah, Grenache, Trousseau.
