Tasting Notes

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Vinous Nicolas Greinacher - 28 Mar 24
Bottled in March 2023, the 2021 Les Iles Feray l'Ardeche checks in at 12.5% alcohol. Elegant and refreshing, the acidic backbone is much more present here compared to the more supple 2022 rendition. Red-fruited and floral, the 2021 Les Iles Feray l'Ardeche closes with a sapid finale and should drink well right out of the gate.
Drinking Date: 2023 - 2026
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Jancis Robinson Alistair Cooper - 03 Oct 22
Smoky and peaty nose with savoury spice. Attractive dark fruits with tight, fine tannins. The smoked note is evident throughout the palate and a hit of red fruits joins in towards the end. Attractive, if not hugely complex. (AC)
Drinking Date: 2024 - 2030
Rhone Vineyard Valley of Fine Wine

Rhone

The Rhône Valley in southeastern France is famed for its diverse wines. It's divided into Northern Rhône, known for Syrah-based reds and white wines from Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne, and Southern Rhône, which features blends like Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. Northern Rhône wines, such as Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage, are intense and complex, while Southern Rhône's Châteauneuf-du-Pape is known for powerful, spicy reds. Top producers include E. Guigal, Domaine du Pegau, and Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, exemplifying the region's rich winemaking tradition.