Staff Picks
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Country: France, ProvenceGrapes: GrenacheABV: 13%Style: Elegant Crisp RoséHaving scored 17/20 from Jancis Robinson MW it’s arguable that Whispering Angel has achieved its goal of making “the greatest rosé on the planet”. Has it been hyped? Definitely. Does it live up to the hype? Undoubtedly. With the Whispering Angel Rose 2023, you seem to get a little bit more of the good stuff. A little more strawberry and cherry fruit. A little bit more power and concentration. A little bit more refinement and a smile that’s a little bit wider after the first sip. Global demandRegular Price£21.95Christmas Special£16.95 -
Country: France, ProvenceGrapes: GrenacheABV: 13.5%Style: Elegant Crisp RoséLight, fruity and delicious, Cuvee Irresistible lives up to its name and is to be enjoyed with friends. An almost luminous and pale pink colour, this wine boasts an expressive nose with aromas of peach and small red fruits. On the palate, it achieves a beautiful balance, blending freshness with citrus notes. Provence in a glass, from the largest Cru Classé in the Côtes de Provence. Blend: Grenache 40% | Cinsault 20% | Mourvèdre 15% | Syrah 10% | Rolle 10% | Tibouren 5% Taste An almost luminous aRegular Price£20.95Christmas Sale - 25% off£15.72
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Country: France, ProvenceGrapes: GrenacheABV: 13%Style: Elegant Crisp RoséHaving scored 17/20 from Jancis Robinson MW it’s arguable that Whispering Angel has achieved its goal of making “the greatest rosé on the planet”. Has it been hyped? Definitely. Does it live up to the hype? Undoubtedly. With the Whispering Angel Rose 2023, you seem to get a little bit more of the good stuff. A little more strawberry and cherry fruit. A little bit more power and concentration. A little bit more refinement and a smile that’s a little bit wider after the first sip. Global demandRegular Price£21.95Christmas Special£16.95 -
Country: Spain, RiojaGrapes: GrenacheABV: 14%Style: Smooth Fruity Red93 Points - Tim Atkin MW. Only 4,000 bottles of this highly rated Garnacha (Grenache) have been produced from a tiny 1.98-hectare parcel at 600 metres which was planted 49 years ago. "Mint, pine and wild thyme aromas are the prelude to a palate that's bright, refreshing and elegant, with notes of cinnamon, redcurrant and wild strawberry." Harvested by hand in small quantities, after fermentation it was pressed then half of the wine went to new French oak casks for malolactic fermentation and theRegular Price£25.95Christmas Sale - 25% off£19.47 -
Country: France, Rhone ValleyGrapes: GrenacheABV: 15%Style: Smooth Fruity RedProduced using sustainable methods on light, sandy soils of Mont-Joli the Chateau de Gourdon Jolie Balade is an arrestingly elegant style of Cotes du Rhone. Produced from a classic blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan and Mourvèdre, sensitive vinification methods such as destemming and ageing in cement vats keep this wine refined and well-delineated. Each grape’s characteristics shine through to give an intense, fruit-driven glassful. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Jul 2024) Taste Deep ruby with taRegular Price£21.95Christmas Sale - 25% off£16.47 -
Country: France, ProvenceGrapes: GrenacheABV: 13.5%Style: Elegant Crisp RoséLight, fruity and delicious, Cuvee Irresistible lives up to its name and is to be enjoyed with friends. An almost luminous and pale pink colour, this wine boasts an expressive nose with aromas of peach and small red fruits. On the palate, it achieves a beautiful balance, blending freshness with citrus notes. Provence in a glass, from the largest Cru Classé in the Côtes de Provence. Blend: Grenache 40% | Cinsault 20% | Mourvèdre 15% | Syrah 10% | Rolle 10% | Tibouren 5% Taste An almost luminous aRegular Price£20.95Christmas Sale - 25% off£15.72 -
Country: France, ProvenceGrapes: GrenacheABV: 13.5%Style: Elegant Crisp RoséThe Domaine de La Croix vineyard, the largest of the Crus Classés Côtes de Provence, and 1 of only 18, enjoys a geographical location by the sea with an exceptional microclimate. Cuvee Éloge is a delicate and distinguished rosé with a very pale pink colour. This wine presents an expressive nose, offering notes of red fruits and vineyard peach. On the palate, it is round and generous, with a slightly savoury finish that captures the origin and beauty of its terroir. Blend: Grenache 70% | CinsaultRegular Price£26.95Christmas Sale - 25% off£20.22 -
Country: France, ProvenceGrapes: GrenacheABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Complex RoséRock Angel is partially barrel fermented in large oak barrels and made from Grenache, Cinsault and Rolle (Vermentino). This rosé bears a more complex and structured taste profile than Whispering Angel bringing it into a more premium realm giving rosé lovers a bigger and richer wine that is fabulous as an aperitif or paired with a broad range of fine cuisine. If you like the minerality of a Sancerre, you will love this wine. About the Producer Château d’Esclans is located on an exceptional site,Regular Price£34.95Christmas Sale - 25% off£26.22 -
Country: France, Rhone ValleyGrapes: GrenacheABV: 12.5%Style: Ripe Fruity RoséNicknamed by the winemaking team as their ‘Buddy’ wine, the 921 Le Coq Rosé was created to be a joyous, easy-going wine. Produced from a blend of Grenache with a little Syrah and other local varieties, it’s a pet project only made in relatively small quantities. Fermented in concrete and stainless-steel tanks, it is fruit-driven yet has admirable depth and complexity. Taste Lovely ruby pink in colour, the nose is a mix of red cherries and strawberries with a touch of raspberry jam. Medium-bodiedRegular Price£14.95Christmas Sale - 25% off£11.22 -
Country: France, Rhone ValleyGrapes: GrenacheABV: 14%Style: Ripe Fruity RoséThe goto producer for Tavel Rosé, Château d'Aqueria's 'grand vin' is a blend of Grenache Noir, Clairette, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Bourboulenc & Picpoul. The local terroir of sandy-clayey soils are ideal for the production of the estate’s great rosé wines that are both fruity and complex. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Aug 2023) Wine Press Ratings Bronze Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards (2022) "Fresh aromas of red cherries on the nose. Full-bodied, powerful and quite enjoyable. Rounded and fleshy.Regular Price£21.95Christmas Sale - 25% off£16.47 -
Country: France, ProvenceGrapes: GrenacheABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Complex RoséFounded in 1882, Domaine de La Croix is close to the village of La Croix Valmer and the beaches of St. Croix. Tropez. In the 1955 ranking, the winery was designated as Cru Classé de Provence and is the largest Cru Classé vineyard in the area. Cuvee Empereur is the most prestigious wine of the domaine and produced in only very small quantities. Wine Press "This wine belongs to the breed of greats and will accompany summer aperitifs and gourmet meals with equal success." - Laurent Derhé, PresidRegular Price£86.95Christmas Sale - 25% off£65.22