2023 Canet Rôtie, Minervois

Put the Northern Rhône’s highly prized Côte-Rôtie tradition into Château Canet’s deft, winemaking hands and you’re set for a luxurious, seductively aromatic blend of syrah and viognier bursting with rich, spicy, dark-berry fruit and zesty freshness.

There's no better way to savour this traditional Rhône blend that would typically cost you over £30 in its native heartland. And although not produced there, the level of craftsmanship and intensity of terroir expression that shines through Canet Rôtie is as close as you’ll get - for a lot less.

What is Canet Rôtie? Inspired by the winemaking tradition of Côte-Rôtie, the Canet team have crafted a Minervois expression of this renowned blend. One in which a small percentage of viognier added to syrah achieves a wine of balance and aromatic complexity. Because in the warm climate of southern France, fast-ripening syrah will often develop high levels of tannin and alcohol. So, here's where viognier steps in to soften this robust character while imbuing it with floral and aromatic nuances. The result is a refined yet powerful cuvée that captures the essence of syrah with a unique, southern French accent.