Few places offer as much to lovers of fine reds as southern France. Here, you get incredible character and flavour in your wines—often at a fraction of the price of France’s more famous fine wine regions. These wines are seriously exciting, too.
Take Domaine Pasquiers Plan de Dieu Côtes du Rhône Villages—delivering Gigondas quality at a Côtes du Rhône price. Syrah fans will love the Domaine de la Baume 'La Jeunesse' Syrah, a Languedoc superstar from the outstanding 2022 vintage. And don’t miss the top-tier Costières de Nîmes from Mas des Bressades.
All of these wines boast the ripeness and suppleness that only the sun-kissed southern French climate can provide. As winter approaches, this is the perfect time to stock up your wine cupboard with these rich, warming reds.