southern Rhône

Wines of the week During my recent visit to Châteauneuf du Pape where I tasted well over 200 2006s I was particularly impressed by...

Inside information I hadn’t been to Ch de Beaucastel on the northern edge of the Châteauneuf du Pape zone for a shockingly...

Free for all The Quiot family who own Domaine Duclaux and Domaine du Vieux Lazaret in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine Houchart in Provence and produce...

Wines of the week Find St Préfert internationally Her Dom St Préfert, Collection Charles Giraud 2004 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge performed well in my 2004 Châteauneuf...

Inside information I can’t resist passing on this news just in: The family-owned group Domaine Jean-Michel Cazes has just acquired Domaine des...

Tasting articles Here is a little appetiser for my first set of 2005 Rhône tasting notes (112 of them) which I will...

Tasting articles The 2001 southern Rhône reds are certainly looking very attractive drinks – some of them for now and most for...

Tasting articles 2001 Côtes-du-Ventoux Cuvée Terrasses Chateau Pesquié 14 Drink by 2005 Bright crimson with a sweet and slightly sweaty nose and...

Free for all It is difficult to think of anywhere in the world currently offering wine lovers better value in the £5-10/$8-18 per...

Free for all Young Hong Kong wine fanatic Paulo Pong organised a 24-bottle battle (sounds like Dr Seuss) over dinner in London recently...