GWA Cellar Selection Tasting | Northern Rhone Syrah | Tue 8th Sep 26

Northern Rhône Cellar Selection
 
 
A Rare Opportunity to Explore Mature Wines from the Northern Rhône
 
Few wine regions command the respect and admiration of the Northern Rhône. Home to some of the world's most sought-after Syrah and Viognier, these steep, dramatic vineyards produce wines of remarkable character, longevity and sense of place.
 
 
For this exclusive Cellar Selection, we have ventured into our own reserves to create a tasting that celebrates one of the most revered fine wine regions in the world. These are wines that have been carefully cellared for years, allowing them to develop the complexity, savoury depth and elegance that only bottle age can provide.
 
 
The line-up features a remarkable collection of mature Northern Rhône wines, including several expressions of Côte-Rôtie from highly respected producers. Tasting these wines side by side offers a rare opportunity to explore how different growers interpret the same celebrated appellation, while also highlighting the influence of site, vintage and winemaking philosophy.
 
 
Among the highlights are mature examples from Vignobles Levet and Saint Cosme, producers renowned for crafting wines of authenticity and character from the steep schist slopes overlooking the Rhône River. Alongside them sits the acclaimed Côte-Rôtie Montmain from Cédric Parpette, offering a fascinating insight into a newer generation of Rhône winemakers.
 
 
The tasting is completed by Alain Graillot's benchmark Crozes-Hermitage and Domaine des Remizières' prestigious Cuvée Emilie, allowing participants to compare different expressions of Syrah across the Northern Rhône's most important appellations.
 
 
This is not simply a tasting of individual bottles. It is an opportunity to explore one of the world's great wine regions through a carefully curated collection of mature wines that are increasingly difficult to source and even harder to experience together in a comparative format.
 
 
Featured Wines
 
 
Cédric Parpette Montmain Côte-Rôtie 2016
Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage 2014
Domaine des Remizières Cuvée Emilie 2014
Vignobles Levet Amethyste Côte-Rôtie 2016
Saint Cosme Côte-Rôtie 2017
 
Each wine will be supplied in a 100ml tasting sample.
 
 
This is not simply a tasting of individual wines. It is an opportunity to explore the evolution of a wine-producing nation through a carefully curated collection of bottles that tell a much larger story.
 
 
The Experience
 
 
Your wines will be preserved using argon gas and prepared specifically for the tasting. Sample sizes vary according to availability, with some wines offered in smaller measures due to the limited quantities remaining in our cellar.
 
 
Join us live on Zoom for an in-depth two-hour guided tasting session, where we will explore the history, geography, soils, viticulture, winemaking and ageing potential of each wine. Along the way we will discuss why these wines matter, how they compare with their international peers and what makes them worthy of a place in a fine wine cellar.
 
 
The sessions are designed for both enthusiastic wine lovers and experienced wine students. Whether you are discovering these wines for the first time or returning to structured tasting after completing your studies, you will find plenty to enjoy.
 
 
Many of our alumni tell us that they miss the opportunity to taste and discuss wines in a focused environment. These sessions provide a chance to reconnect with those skills, revisit classic regions and benchmark your palate against a range of outstanding wines.
 
 
For those who wish to approach the tasting in a more structured way, WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT) notes can be provided on request.
 
 
To ensure a highly interactive experience, places are limited to a maximum of 12 participants. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions, discuss the wines and share observations throughout the evening.
 
 
All sessions are recorded and available to view for one month after the live event.
 
 
Pricing
 
 
We believe in being completely transparent about our pricing.
The cost of each Cellar Selection is based on the current market value of the wines included, together with delivery costs and a £25 tasting session fee.
 
 
In many cases, the wines being poured are mature vintages that are no longer widely available. The opportunity to taste them side by side, guided by an experienced educator and in the company of fellow enthusiasts, is what makes these evenings truly special.
 
 
UK and EU delivery only at present. Wines will be dispatched during the week of the tasting.
 
Some of these wines will reappear in future tastings in the series so this may not be your only opportunity to try them.