Simon Heape

8.2

Not bad at all, not as sickly ripe and flabby as many, this is slightly restrained with black fruit, smoke, tobacco and a hint of mint with a modest 13.5% abv — 6 years ago

Simon Heape

9.2

Adore this wine! Too many Crémants seem to be bottled a day or two after their 9 months minimum but this feels like it’s had longer. Gorgeous colour with hints of gold, beautifully pure and focussed, very dry (probably Extra Brut) with lemon, green apple, hazelnut and light pastry & Parmesan notes. There’s also a light oxidative bruised apple note that adds real character to the wine. A fantastic alternative to cheap Champagne, a very grown up fizz, in my mind if Bollinger made Crémant this would be it. If you’re looking to step up from Prosecco this is probably too austere for you but if you already appreciate Crémant or Champagne you should love this!" — 7 years ago

Simon Heape

9.2

Very good! Lemon meringue, baked and bruised apple with a little biscuit and brioche. An excellent Champagne alternative. — 7 years ago

Simon Heape

9.0

Crisp citrus and just ripe stone fruit with some wet stone and a little struck match.
Not overly complex but very well defined and linear with a medium (+) finish — 7 years ago

Simon Heape

9.3

A really nice surprise and very different from most other Cotes du Rhone I’ve enjoyed.
A negocient wine from a legendary Gigondas house, 100% Syrah from two plots in Vinsobres and Gard
Medium Ruby with Medium (+) intensity and aromas and flavours of Black Plum, stewed black cherries, roast strawberries, violet, thyme, black olive and black pepper. The wine is meaty (raw bacon), gamey and smoky with leather, tobacco and liquorice.
Dry, medium (+) acidity, medium (+), soft ripe tannins, high alcohol but very well integrated, medium body, medium (+) intensity and finish.
Very good almost outstanding wine, just needs a little more depth, body and a longer finish. — 7 years ago