Piquepoul Noir has been grown in Southern France for at least 200 years, but is now rarely seen. Originally from the Languedoc, it is one of the 13 grapes permitted in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Pale pink colour, light bodied and clean with refreshing acidity, bright rose petal aromas and citrus notes on the finish.
Country: France
Region: Languedoc
Grapes: Piquepoul Noir
ABV: 11.5%
Food Match: Smoked salmon and cream cheese bagels with watermelon and mint salad or tabbouleh.
Evocatively named and beautifully packaged; the elegant aromatic profile comes from 100% Cinsault grapes grown in the Languedoc. Rose petal pink, fresh raspberry notes on the nose and complex palate with hints of cherry, pomegranate and touch of cassia.
Country: France
Region: Languedoc
Grapes: 100% Cinsault
ABV: 12.5%
Innovation is rare in the wine world, but the innovation of a new category, that of a yearround Rose drinking, is one of the few major changes of drinking habit that has occurred in the recent past. This is a style of wine that will help even the most hardened of sceptics see the wine through rose tinted spectacles!
Saint Louis de Provence, Coteaux Varois en Provence Rosé
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£14.75
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Fresh, vibrant and pale pink in colour. Dry in style with aromatic rose petals on the nose, this wine follows through with notes of cranberry and strawberry fruits on the palate with a crisp, dry finish.
Country: France
Region: Provence
Grapes: Grenache 50% Cinsault 30%, Syrah 20%
ABV: 13%
Cotes du Rhône Rosé Les Cerisiers
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As close to a Provence rose as you can get. Just don't tell your guests...
A pale, sublime and very elegant Rose with a lovely soft texture; delicate,fresh, red fruit flavours combined with the aromatic herbs of the Southern Rhone.
The Great Pretender: If you are particularly taken with the ever popular Provence style of Rose (pale, delicate, red fruit and a herbaceous note) but don't fancy shelling out over £10 per bottle, then this is the Rose for you! Made from a similar blend, this is a superb style and excellent value.
Domaine Lafran-Veyrolles Bandol Rosé Organic 2024
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£23.95
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A serious rosé with a strong personality.
Beautiful pale salmon colour with an appealing lemon and herb nose followed by flavours of warm southern French herbs with rich, rounded fruit. Very much a food wine with a powerful character and a delicious dry finish.
Country: France
Region: Provence
Grapes: 65% Mourvedre, 20% Grenache, 15% Cinsault
ABV: 14%
Organic
Vegan/Vegetarian
Domaine Lafran Veyrolles is an estate with a superb terroir and is widely recognised as one of the top three producers in the appellation. Jean-Marie Castell runs this small, traditional estate with just 10 ha of vines on the famous red clay soil of Bandol. The estate nestles in and is protected by the hills of the Cadière d'Azur and benefits from a maritime climate. The estate is farmed organically and the yields are kept extremely low. Domaine Lafran Veyrolles reds have made it one of the star performers of the appellation … but don’t overlook the rosé wines as they deserve attention too!
Juicy, crunchy and fresh red fruit. Soft tannins. Very easy drinking. Biodynamic.
This wine is playful in its aromas with pronounced cassis tones. Furthermore, a combination of blackcurrant, candied orange zest, violets and spices can be appreciated on the nose. In the mouth cassis fruit dominates with some spiciness to it, which is complemented by soft tannins that develop effortlessly.
Cinsault vines have been grown for centuries in Southern France. In the Rhône and Languedoc regions it is primarily used as a supporting agent in red blends, especially Châteauneuf-du- Pape, to add spice and aromatics whilst mellowing out harsh tannins.
But perhaps its most important role in wine history took place in South Africa, where in 1925 it was crossed with Pinot Noir by Stellenbosch University Professor A.I. Perold in an attempt to create a unique South African varietal. Today this proudly South African varietal is known as Pinotage.
Seriously Cool Cinsault is produced from more than 40 year old bush vines on the cool slopes of the Helderberg region. Older vines are known to have reached optimal balance in growth and production through time. This allows for low yields and ripe fruit with intense flavours. The soils are of decomposed granite origin with medium-sized stones, helping with drainage and moisture retention. Production was approximately 4t/ha.
Domaine des Tourelles Red 2022
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£14.95
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Rich, ripe and fruity red with black plum and dark cherry fruit. Soft, silky tannic structure.
Country: Lebanon
Region: Bekaa Valley
Grapes: Cinsault, Syrah, Carignan
ABV: 14%
Food match
Mediterranean meat dishes with grilled vegetables
Kabbelend Cinsault 2023
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Light, fruity, juicy and ripe red. Full of flavour and vibrant, crunchy red fruit character. Good stuff!
Country: South Africa
Region: Paarl
Grapes: Cinsault
ABV: 13%
Food pairing: pan fried duck breast with a berry sauce or cheese and cured meats with quince jelly.
Mourvèdre at its best! Wild flavours of fresh earth, black pepper, cinnamon, bay, cloves and blackberry. The finish is fresh and quite dry. A great way to discover Mourvèdre-dominant wine.
Country: France
Region: Bandol
ABV: 14.5%
Grapes: Mourvèdre 70%, Grenache 20%, Cinsault 10%
Organic
Domaine Lafran-Veyrolles is an estate with a superb terroir and is widely recognised as one of the top three producers in the appellation. Jean-Marie Castell runs this small, traditional estate with just 10ha of vines on the famous red clay soil of Bandol. The estate is nestled in the protective hillsides of the Cadière d'Azur and benefits from a maritime climate. The domaine works with minimal intervention: extremely low yields, organic viticulture and and natural winemaking including very limited sulphur dioxide.
Massaya Rosé 2023
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£22.95
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£21.95
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Massaya Rose is made with 100% Cinsault, grown on hillside vineyards in the Beqaa Valley, at an altitude of around 1000m. This beautifully balanced and expressive rosé has lovely freshness, due to the altitude and is aged in stainless steel vats for 8 months. It is bottled in late spring the following year after harvest.
Country: Lebanon
Region: Bekaa Valley
Grapes: Cinsault
ABV: 13%
Food match: Mediterranean chicken or fish dishes with grilled vegetables, tabbouleh
False Bay Rosé 2024
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£10.25
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£9.25
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Old bush vine Cinsault forms the backbone of this 'proper' rosé. A pale, spicy and textural Rosé mostly sourced from bush-vine Cinsault with summer fruits on the palate and a lovely clean, savoury, dry finish.
Country: South Africa
Region: Stellenbosch
Grapes: Cinsault, Mourvedre
ABV: 12%
There is almost no food that fails to work with this wine. Perfect with Mediterranean dishes especially juicy pan-fried garlic prawns... or drink chilled on its own.
Le Papillon de Soie Caizergues
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£13.50
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A rich red wine with a powerful nose full of black and red berries. On the palate it`s intense, silky, with notes of pepper, olives and black berries.
Grapes: Cinsault, Syrah, Grenache, Merlot
Country: France
Region: Pays D`OC
ABV: 14,5%
Food pairing: charcuterie and beef
The Merger Red 2021
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Aromas of blackberry, blueberry, baking spices and heady whiffs of violets create complexity. Dark berry fruit, liquorice, notes of sweet tobacco and allspice follow through onto a vibrant mid-palate with bright, svelte tannins and a silky texture. The wine shows exceptional balance with fresh, integrated acidity. Dark plums, black olives and hints of tar and cigar box linger on an earthy finish.
Delicate and elegant floral aromas with lively minerality on the palate, clean attack and delicious strawberry notes.
Country: France
Region: Coteaux d'Ensérune
Grapes: Grenache and Shiraz
ABV: 13%
Food Match: Perfect as an aperitif or an accompaniment to southern French summer dining dishes.
Château Musar 2018 Red
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£48.95
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The 2018 vintage has a deep garnet colour in the glass with dried cherries and mature red fruits on the nose. The palate is rich and concentrated with cranberries, raisins, and dates; there is good acidity with fine tannins. It has an enticing smoky, dusty fruit with soft liquorice undertones and at 6 years of age upon release, it is already developed and mature.
Country: Lebanon
Region: Bekaa Valley
Grapes: An equal blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Carignan
ABV: 14%
Massaya Le Colombier Red 2021
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£21.95
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Le Colombier is the flagship red blend from Massaya made from Grenache Noir, Cinsault and Tempranillo sourced from around 40 year old hillside vineyards in the Bekaa Valley. The grapes are hand picked, fermented in stainless steel and then aged for a year in large vats. A bright, juicy red with hints of spice and pepper.
Country: Lebanon
Region: Bekaa Valley
Grapes: Grenache Noir, Cinsault and Tempranillo
ABV: 14.5%
Food match: Roast lamb or lamb tagine with Mediterranean grilled vegetables
Blackwater ‘Zeitgeist’ Cinsault 2019
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£29.95
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Medium in body, easy-drinking red wine. Full of red fruit character (pomegranate, cranberry) with a hint of spice.
Grape: Cinsault
Country: South Africa
Region: Western Cape
ABV: 13.3%
Massaya Terrasses de Baalbeck 2021
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£38.95
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A delicious rich and ripe red made in a Rhone Valley style. Very juicy and full of red and black fruit characters, notes of herbs and some sweet spice with a lengthy finish.
Country: Lebanon
Region: Bekaa Valley
Grapes: Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre
ABV: 14.5%
Food match: Roast lamb or lamb tagine with Mediterranean grilled vegetables
McFarlane Wines Capitoline Wolf Red Cinsault/Grenache Noir 2023
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£19.95
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The notes of bright red fruit and spice on the nose. On the palate it`s raspberry and pink Sparkles sweets.
Country: South Africa
Region: Western Cape
Grapes: 92% Cinsault, 8% Grenache
ABV: 12%
Food pairing: sourdough margherita pizza, sweet and sticky pork ribs.
Massaya Cap Est 2018
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£44.95
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A gorgeous garnet colour with sweet, spicy dark cherry and plum fruit on the nose with an attractive warm spicy palate followed by soft tannins and mineral notes on the finish.
Country: Lebanon
Region: Bekaa Valley
Grapes: Grenache and Mourvèdre
ABV: 14.5%
Food match: Beef brisket with roast potatoes and Mediterranean vegetables
Château Montaud Provence Rosé 2023 Magnum
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£39.95
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Delicate and elegant floral aromas with lively minerality on the palate, clean attack and delicious strawberry notes.
Country: France
Region: Côtes de Provence
Grapes: Grenache, Cinsault
ABV: 12.5%
Food Match: Perfect as an aperitif or an accompaniment to southern French dishes