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RHONE VALLEY - BEAUMES DE VENISE<br />
OUR AUTUMN SELECTION<br />
RHONE VALLEY<br />
Beaumes-de-Venise, Cairanne,<br />
Gigondas, Rasteau and Vinsobres –<br />
are you familiar with these 5 southern<br />
appellations? It’s time to explore them<br />
so here is a selection of robust, aromatic<br />
and companionable reds with much<br />
more affordable price tags than the<br />
Rhone’s flagship appellations<br />
RHONE VALLEY<br />
BEAUMES DE VENISE<br />
DOMAINE SAINT AMANT 91/100<br />
CONV D GRANGENEUVE 2020: Dark<br />
ruby-red tinged with crimson. Black fruits are<br />
accompanied by toast and pepper touches on the<br />
nose. The palate is lively yet silky to start with<br />
sun-kissed flavours. The full freshness of the<br />
Mistral wind is delivered on the finish in this<br />
distinctively Rhone-style wine.<br />
http://www.domainesaintamant.com Price: € 15.50<br />
Domaine Saint Amant +33 4 90 62 99 25<br />
GIGONDAS LA CAVE 91/100<br />
CR D TERRISSIMO 2020: Beautiful ruby<br />
with faint mature highlights. Very pleasant,<br />
soft nose with floral and mineral overtones.<br />
Gorgeous weight on the palate with ripe,<br />
polished tannins. Fullness on the finish and also<br />
substantial aromatic persistence.<br />
http://www.cave-gigondas.fr Price: € 10.80<br />
Gigondas La Cave +33 4 90 65 86 27<br />
CAIRANNE<br />
DOMAINE LUCIEN TRAMIER 90/100<br />
CONV D VINTAGE 2022: Dark ruby-red<br />
with dark purple reflections. Expressive nose<br />
delivering a blend of black fruits, pepper and<br />
cacao touches. Clean, robust palate with aromas<br />
of ripe fruits. An assertively Mediterranean style<br />
in a sun-kissed vintage. Serve with grills.<br />
http://www.lucientramier.fr Price: € 10.00<br />
Domaine Lucien Tramier +33 9 66 83 00 89<br />
DOMAINE LUCIEN TRAMIER 90/100<br />
CONV D VINTAGE 2021: Vibrant red tinged<br />
with ruby. Typical nose accented by stone fruits,<br />
strong spices, aromatic plants and smoke.<br />
The palate combines power, a fleshy feel and<br />
welcome sweetness. The tannins are proud and<br />
the finish is extended.<br />
THE GRAPE HARVEST AT DOMAINE SAINT-AMANT, IN SUZETTE, NEAR CARPENTRAS.<br />
http://www.lucientramier.fr Price: € 10.00<br />
Domaine Lucien Tramier +33 9 66 83 00 89<br />
GIGONDAS<br />
DOMAINE DE CAROBELLE 92/100<br />
ORG D VINTAGE 2021: Bright garnet<br />
starting to mature. Racy nose combining sweet<br />
spices, stone fruits, liquorice and garrigue<br />
notes. Velvety, full-bodied, rich palate supported<br />
by well-judged freshness, elegant tannins and a<br />
saline edge. Still young with great potential.<br />
http://www.cave-gigondas.fr Price: € 20.50<br />
Gigondas La Cave +33 4 90 65 86 27<br />
GIGONDAS LA CAVE 92/100<br />
CR D L’INTENSE 2019: Deep garnet with<br />
amber traces. Racy nose mingling sweet spices,<br />
stone fruits, tobacco and dried herbs with<br />
subtle exotic wood. The palate is silky smooth<br />
with a great Mediterranean aromatic line-up<br />
in the process of opening up. Moderate, wellintegrated<br />
firmness in this exemplary wine.<br />
http://www.cave-gigondas.fr Price: € 18.90<br />
Gigondas La Cave +33 4 90 65 86 27<br />
GIGONDAS LA CAVE 91/100<br />
CR D SIGNATURE 2020: Clear garnetred<br />
with amber highlights. Enticing nose<br />
blending stone fruits, fine spices, garrigue<br />
and a touch of mocha. Full-bodied, ample,<br />
structured palate which coats the tastebuds<br />
with its Mediterranean flavours. A harmonious,<br />
distinctive and successful wine.<br />
http://www.cave-gigondas.fr Price: € 18.20<br />
Gigondas La Cave +33 4 90 65 86 27<br />
LE GRAND MONTMIRAIL 90/100<br />
D LE COTEAU DE MON PÈRE 2021: Dense<br />
colour tinged with ruby. Nose of garrigue, stone<br />
fruits and strong spices. Structured palate<br />
with a chewiness that combines freshness and<br />
a sappy feel with a very energetic aromatic<br />
core. Concentrated tannins. A classic, fuss-free<br />
Gigondas.<br />
http://www.vigneoblescheron.fr Price: € 13.00<br />
Cave Pascal +33 4 90 65 85 91<br />
LE GRAND MONTMIRAIL 90/100<br />
D LE COTEAU DE MON RÊVE 2020:<br />
Beautiful deep, bright red. Generous nose of<br />
stone fruits lifted by a touch of venison. Balanced<br />
at point of entry followed by a more opulent<br />
mid-palate and finish that stay harmonious. A<br />
distinctive Gigondas for game.<br />
http://www.vigneoblescheron.fr Price: € 13.50<br />
Cave Pascal +33 4 90 65 85 91<br />
128 AUTUMN 2023 GILBERT & GAILLARD – THE FRENCH EXPERTS ON WINE