Deep in colour, with purple hints. A powerful and complex nose, with aromas of fruits and spices. On the palate there's roundness in the mouth thanks to silky tannins with a melted aromatic complex of small fruits, spices and liquorice. Nice aromatic persistence.

If you love the full, bold flavours of Châteauneuf-du-Pape but consider it beyond your budget for the average wet weekend in Newcastle then meet Gadagne (pronounced Gad-an-yah). There are similarities abound. Region: Southern Rhône. Grape varieties: mainly Grenache with Syrah and Mourvèdre. Terroir: large pebbles known as "galets".

Gadagne joined the Côtes du Rhône appellation in 1937 and was elevated to Villages status in 1997. Next step for the ambitious growers was "cru" status, but understandably the growers of Châteauneuf-du-Pape were vehemently opposed to the young upstart's request to use their village name - Châteauneuf-de-Gadagne! And so, the tussle began, with the Gadagne gang arguing that their Château dated from 1094 whereas the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château was from the 14th Century!

There are only 7 producers in the area - one of which is Demazet whose Réserve des Armoiries Côtes du Rhône is a firm favourite with JN customers. Château Quilex covers 11 hectares within the Gadagne appellation. The wine has a meaty, spicy nose with a soft, open full-bodied palate, mingling flavours of spice and garrigue with liquorice and ripe fruit.

Enjoy with roast beef, Provençal style stews and cheeses.