This one’s a serious wine that demands an encore pour after you’ve marvelled at it. Put it on the table when your mates come round, just don’t let it get too far from your plate because it’ll come back empty.

Famille Garon La Part des Vivants Cotes du Rhone Grenache Syrah 2021

Romantic to the core, this is for those lovers (partners optional) looking for a lift in the late afternoon, evening.

Domaine Duseigneur Cotes du Rhone ' La Goute du Seigneur ' Rouge 2022

This tiny family Domaine—just 5.5 hectares—is responsible for producing some of the finest old-vine Grenache in the region, from vines approaching 100 years old. Medium to full-bodied, and bold with delicious leathery plum and vibrant berry in the glass. There's concentration, freshness and length here which combine for contemplation and contentment.

Domaine de Ferrand Cotes du Rhone Mistral 2022

This could be the kind of bottle that kept Van Gogh awake and content while painting the stars over the Rhône. It’s a bottle of French summer with all its apricot, stone fruits, ripe pear and just enough bitter melon. Oh, and we love that gorgeous straw-gold hue!

Domaine Font du Vent Les Promesses Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2021

Château de Beaucastel Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2021

You can feel the warmth and richness of the vintage—sitting in the more plum-fruited and liquorice flavour spectrum with firmer tannins—almost as if the Syrah is making its voice a little more heard. It's a delicious glass of wine and one that's waiting for its invite to this weekend's BBQ.

Mont-Redon Reserve Côtes du Rhône 2021

Who doesn't love a Rhone blend? After checking the gas bottle's full enough, crack this open. As you get further into the bottle and onto your second plate, a bit of that white pepper spice and plum skin will integrate, and that deeper cherry will come to the fore. Tres chouette!

Pierre Amadieu Côtes du Rhône Roulpierre Rouge 2021

Another excellent Côtes du Rhône from Hélène Thibon, of famed biodynamic producer, Mas de Libian. Fresh, ripe red fruits abound on the nose, with more fresh fruit on the palate alongside some liquorice spice, pristine acidity and firm tannins.

Mas de Libian Côtes-du-Rhône Bout d'Zan Rouge 2021

A traditional Côtes du Rhône blend, made predominately with Grenache, with the remainder balanced with Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault, that was fermented in concrete with wild yeasts. It's dark and savoury, with a melange of red and black berries, firm structure and sage-like herbs. Serious, full-bodied yet nimble on its feet, with a lovely core of fruit.

Domaine de Marcoux Côtes-du-Rhône 2021

A refreshing blend of Cinsault and Grenache that is everything you want in a glass and more.

Maxime-François Laurent Rosé Pompon 2021

A joyous blend of Grenache with a dash of Cinsault. Refreshing and moreish with bright lifted red fruits and a silky finish that keeps you going back for more.

Domaine Gramenon Poignée de Raisins Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2021

Composed of Voignier, Clairette and a splash of Bourboulenc, this Southern Rhone white is vibrant, complex and so elegant. Discreetly floral on the nose, hints of citrus oil and mint peak through before a delightfully supple texture on the palate with bright acidity.

Domaine Gramenon La Vie on y Est Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2021

An exceptional blend of Grenache Blanc and Bourboulenc from Maxime! Distinct on the nose with nashi pear, lemon and mineral notes leading to a fresh, dry and fruity palate. There's plenty of tension here, with a delightfully salty finish.

Maxime-François Laurent Pantomine Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2021

Generous dark berry aromas, with savoury, meaty notes. This is a velvety drop with silky tannins and spritely acidity tying everything together. It’s the perfect little package for your glass.

Domaine Gramenon Sierra du Sud Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2021

Fermented in concrete tanks as 100% whole bunches, there is a wonderful tension between pure-fruited expression and engaging whole-bunch structure. Plum jam, black pepper, and peony aromatics, leading to notes of red cherry, orange peel, fruit cake spice and driving tannins. Pair with a quality lamb roast and you'll be kicking goals.

Domaine Charvin Côtes du Rhône 2020

Domaine Oratoire St Martin les P'tits Gars Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2021

Straight up this reminded us of the wines of Herve Souhaut, A taught red with notes of small red & blackberries, and floral aromatics. Plenty of pepper, caperberry salinity and spice on the palate with plenty of tensile acidity and invigorating tannins. Let it breathe

Elodie Jaume À en Perdre le Soufre Côtes du Rhône 2019

Chateau des Tours Cotes du Rhone Grand Reserve Rouge 2014 NFD

Grown on gently undulating French slopes that are about 200m above sea level–where we’d rather be! This baby is a baby Châteauneuf-du-Pape, so expect some subtle complexity and a profile that’ll have you thinking about, and savouring, flavours of mulberry, liquorice, plum and a violet-y floral character.