Rhone
Costieres de Nimes, Blanc, 2010, Tesco, french connection classics
From Tesco, a complex blend of Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, Ugni Blanc & Viognier from the maker’s website:
http://www.frenchconnectionwines.co.uk/wines/
Must do some research on Rhone Blancs.
Reserve de la Saurine, 2012, Marks & Spencer, Philippe Amphoux, Rhone.
This looks like a co-op bottled offering from M&S – part of another tasty Meal Deal we enjoyed at the weekend.
Fruity, dry, a little thin I thought for a Rhone.
Shouldn’t the face label say “Expertly blended for”?
Palais Saint Vigni Chateauneuf du Pape 2011
A very refined Chateauneuf du Pape from Jean Claude Fromont and this looks like a Tesco exclusive.
Slightly rusty colour in the glass, nice nose – hints of Chocolate.
Soft mouthfeel with good fruit complimenting the Lamb Chops.
A lovely blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre and Carignan.
The new mansion of the Pope is an under-rated style of wine.
McConkey Wine 