Le Petit Vin d'Avril, Rouge, NVVincent's cheeky Vin de France which is basically a super high quality Cte du Rhone for casual drinking made approachable early by the judicious blending of older vintages into the new. Exceptional value. "The Petit Vin d'Avril rouge has good maturity and structure with good acidity and aromas of red berries, cherry, blackcurrant; very balanced. It is a medium ageing wine that you can still enjoy over a few years." Vincent Avril, Domaine Clos des

Harvested 13-28 September

There is a bundle of fruit on the nose too

En Primeur

Just as it was from barrel

Really fun

A deep colour

The palate is medium-bodied with a sappy entry

95-97 William Kelley

From an estate that is delivering its greatest run of vintages since the superb Post War series that preceded the frosts of 1956

The Roulot estate is one of the most important and historic domaines in the world of wine

medium plus length

rose petal and spice are all wrapped together by silky