When it comes to value and flavour, Cotes du Rhone is known for constantly over-delivering.  This mix absolutely smashes it out of the park for quality and value. Rich, warming and seductively smooth, Côtes du Rhône from the southern Rhone valley are among the best value classic wines of France.  A delicious line up of great value reds.

But it gets better, leading critic Jeb Dunnuck (formally of robertparker.com) has stated the 2016 vintage as one of the greatest he has seen:

'The wines are beautifully concentrated and structured – on par with 2010 – yet have a more open, sexy, voluptuous style due to the larger yields. This is truly an extraordinary vintage'.

2 x Chemin des Papes Côtes du Rhône 2016 (France)

AWARDED 91/100 POINTS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Nov 2016

"An instantly appealing blend of grenache/syrah, the fragrant bouquet shows dark plum, cherry, mixed spice and toasted nut characters with a touch of vanilla. The palate delivers succulent fruit intensity, wonderfully supported by silky texture and rounded mouthfeel. The wine is fruit expressive and friendly, and is highly enjoyable. At its best: now to 2018." Sam Kim Wine Orbit, Nov 2016

A consistent top award winner, this gorgeous, velvety Rhône red also offers tremendous value. Created by the gifted Vincent Euzet, this exceptional Côtes du Rhône is a Top 10 choice for customers each year. The 2016 vintage is a real gem - spot-on with rack of lamb, or anything off the BBQ.

Seal: Cork - Alc 13%

2 x Domaine des Avaux Côtes du Rhône Village 2016 (France)

AWARDED 90/100 POINTS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jan 2018

"A lovely soothing red; the fragrant bouquet shows dark cherry, strawberry tart, mixed spice and nutmeg aromas, followed by a beautifully rounded palate that is elegantly weighted and smooth. The wine offers attractive fruit intensity together with spicy nuances, making it a delightful partner to rich savoury dishes. At its best: now to 2020" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jan 2018

The wine is beautifully fragrant and inviting on the nose displaying dark plum and blueberry characters with subtle spice and roasted almond notes. It is ripe, rounded and supple on the palate showing lovely fruit richness, finishing long and smooth. A modern expression offering terrific drinking.

Seal: Cork - Alc 13%

2 x Cellier du Rhône Côtes du Rhône 2016 (France)

AWARDED 92/100 POINTS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jan 2018

"It is richly fruited and instantly appealing on the nose showing mixed berry compote, dark plum, thyme and cocoa characters. The palate is succulent and rounded, and delivers lovely fruit intensity and smooth texture, leading to a lingering silky finish. The wine is modern, flavoursome and offers terrific value. At its best: now to 2020" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jan 2018

Delightful and instantly appealing, this friendly Côtes do Rhone delivers plenty of ripe berry and spice characters with a touch of savoury complexity. The palate is succulent and beautifully weighted, and shows pristine fruit flavours and silky mouthfeel. A great all-rounder offering awesome value.

Seal: Cork - Alc 13%