The 2023 Crozes-Hermitage Les Launes is composed of around 80% fruit from the alluvial plains, complemented by grapes from Gervans and Larnage on granitic soils, and was matured partly in used barrels (around 20%). It opens with a bright bouquet of dark fruits and violet, offering a fresh and floral aromatic profile with notes of mulberry. Medium-bodied, juicy and elegant, it’s gourmand and immediately appealing, though not especially deep. More tense and structured on the palate than the nose suggests, it remains straight and well-defined, concluding with an ethereal finish.

Not your typical Côtes de Provence rosé, this offers real power and weight, with a round, plush core of red berries and pink grapefruit invigorated by a tangy jolt of acidity. The briny finish stretches on and on. Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah. Drink now through 2029. 545 cases imported.

Translucent yet far from delicate, with creamy richness behind its distinctive range of heather, preserved lemon, fresh-cut chive and chamomile notes, all built upon a saline-washed mineral bed. Caressing in feel, with a beam of salty, juicy acidity cutting through. The finish is harmonious and long. A serious rosé. Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2028. 5,850 cases imported.

A concentrated version that’s more about savory depth than ripe fruit, this offers salty, leesy richness behind its light notes of melon and citrus, filigreed with heather, dried hay and herbs. Silky and glossy in feel, with great energy despite its density. A beautiful, complex style that walks the tightrope of power and refinement. Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Grenache. Drink now through 2030. 

The 2023 Crozes-Hermitage Domaine des Grands Chemins is produced entirely from estate-grown fruit on alluvial soils, matured with around 20% new oak and half in stainless steel. It opens with a deeper, more complex bouquet of dark fruits, fresh licorice and subtle spicy nuances. Medium- to full-bodied, dense and structured, it has good depth at the core, framed by precise, well-integrated tannins and a perfectly balanced palate. A slight oaky touch appears in the finish, yet the overall impression remains refined and well-crafted. This is a stunning wine.