Chateau La Dournie has been in the Etienne family for six generations, but it is in the last few years, under the guidance of daughter Veronique, that the quality has really leapt forward. Their focus is on delivering the best fruit possible to the winery. 'The better the grape, the simpler and more gentle the process' is their motto. The traditional red has a long ageing in concrete tanks and is one of the best value wines on our list. The Cuvee Elise is all about how wonderful Syrah grown on Schist soils can be.

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