Counter to what many are doing, Duchene doesn’t bottle by site, but by farming method. As such, there’s lovely diversity of personality across his range. We’re drawn to the La Luna Rouge for its succulence, depth and Grenache dominance, with just a little Mediterranean Carignan bringing smokiness. Rich, silky and born of slightly hazy origins, the Odin Grenache Syrah, named for Bruno’s own boat, is a vehicle for minimal intervention intensity. We’re lapping the stuff up in all seasons.

While the estate reds are certainly striking, we’d be remiss not to shout out some of the whites also. The La Luna Blanc, built on Grenache Blanc, Gris and Xarel.lo paints a stunning picture of what whites in the region can achieve – all moreish texture, but super easy drinking stuff with or without food alongside.

Collioure is known for their anchovies and briny fisherman’s fare – we can see how the coastal profile of Duchene’s zippy lighter whites across his selection would splash very nicely in such company.

Colliourre gets the rep as a City of Painters, but it’s the art being made on the blending bench that gets our top prize. Bruno Duchene’s stylish blends and estate grown treasures are too spesh to cellar long, rush them to public exhibit as soon as you have the chance.