Côtes du Rhône Villages

Domaine des Gravennes, Terre d’Histoire,

Suze la Rousse 93 TOP VALUE MOST IMPROVED An estate to watch. Open, expressive ripe berry fruits, juicy tannins and lively acidity. Beautifully fresh and elegant; real precision and class. Drink 2018-2021

La Ferme du Mont, Les Echallas, Valréas 92 Inky palate of mouthcoating black olive, lavender and blackberry fruit with fine tannins. Ripe acidity with well-judged noticeable oak. Drink 2018-2020

Le Bois des Dentelles, Elisa, Plan de Dieu 91 NEWCOMER Ripe, juicy, lifted blueberry and black cherry. Fruity acidity, a solid tannic base and a long finish. The best of Plan de Dieu. Drink 2018-2020

Domaine Martin, Plan de Dieu 90 TOP VALUE A large producer but reliable quality. Vivid spicy, peppery nose with fresh, intense dark berry and damson fruit. Drink 2018-2019 Alc 14.5%