SIX COOL RHÔNE RANGERS

1 Côtes du Rhône Villages, Taste the Difference (£7, 13.5%)

Flavours of ripe berries and spices jostle for attention on the palate in this typically fruity and generous Rhône red. The mix of syrah and grenache makes it rich, complex and well rounded with a smooth finish. Available from Sainsbury’s.

2 Côtes du Rhône White, Taste the Difference (£8, 12.5%)

This simple yet stunning white is a blend of grenache, bourboulenc, roussanne, viognier and clairette grapes, combined to create a refreshing and fullflavoured wine. Flavours of green apple and pear jostle with floral notes. Available from Sainsbury’s.

3 La Grange St Martin Côtes du Rhône (£7.75, 13%)

Exclusively produced for the Co-op by Chateau Beaucastel, La Grange Saint Martin Reserve is a delicious combination of grenache and syrah, rich and full-bodied with a palate of black cherry, cassis and violets, plus hints of pepper and spices. Available from the Co-op.

4 Côtes du Rhône Rouge M. Chapoutier 2019 (£11.99, 14.5%)

Fruity and deliciously light, this Côtes du Rhône from the famed Chapoutier stable is as light and fruity as you’d expect with black cherries and a herby kick. Very moreish. Available from Majestic.

5 Vinsobres Cru des Côtes du Rhône (£8.50, 15%)

The region’s highest level of quality (Vinsobres is one of only 17 Rhône villages allowed to use the appellation), this red Cru is perfect for a special occasion. Rich, full-bodied and bursting with fruit flavours and a touch of spice, it’ll knock your socks off. Available from Sainsbury’s.

6 Guigal Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2015 (£12.75, 13.5%)

This fantastic northern Rhône rosé is well worth a few pounds more. Primarily grenache and cinsault with smaller proportions of mourvèdre and syrah, it’s a stunning pink in colour, relatively dry and faintly acidic with flavours of red fruits and citrus. Available from 99wines.co.uk