Leslie Williams - Best value under €15

CHÂTEAU BEAUCHENE CÔTES DU RHÔNE GRANDE RÉSERVE, 2021

"Exclusive to Whelehans Wines, this is reduced by €2 this month. A blend of 30% Grenache, 35% Syrah, 23% Mourvèdre, plus Marselan and Carignan. Dark ruby red colour with a purple centre, ripe red and black fruit aromas with floral, spice and chocolate touches. Fruity and juicy with mouth-filling berry fruits and good length."

CHÂTEAU BEAUCHÊNE CÔTES DU RHÔNE LE TERROIR, 2020

"A jump up from the Beauchêne Grand Reserve above with more lusciousness and concentration. Whelehans had a run on this wine recently. A blend of 60% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre and 15% Syrah, this has ripe dark plums, spice and prune notes, and is juicy and fruit-driven with concentration and length." 

Leslie Williams, Irish Examiner, 25/02/2023