Côtes du Rhône

Côtes du Rhône covers the broad heart of the Rhône Valley and produces some of France's most reliably delicious everyday wines. The appellation spans both the north and south, though it is the southern Côtes du Rhône — built on Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre — that dominates in volume and style. At their best these wines offer vibrant red fruit, garrigue herbs, pepper and a warm, generous character that is deeply food-friendly. Côtes du Rhône Villages represents a step up in quality, with specific named villages — Cairanne, Rasteau, Sablet and others — producing wines of real character and depth. Côtes du Rhône pairs brilliantly with grilled meats, lamb, charcuterie, roast chicken, pizza and Mediterranean food. At Wines Direct we seek out serious, terroir-driven Côtes du Rhône that over-delivers at its price point — the best-value gateway to the great wines of the Rhône.