The best Côtes du Rhône reds have earned a reputation for hitting that sweet spot of maximum pleasure for minimum spend. This selection shows how, today, they can display impressive concentration and polish, yet still retain that hallmark Rhône earthiness and spice, making them wines of real character.
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