8 Tasty Southern Rhône Reds, Whites and Rosés Up to 92 Points

Look to these food-friendly wines—including Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes du Rhône and Tavel—for delicious summer sipping

Brotte Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine vineyards in France
Brotte has made wine in the Southern Rhône since 1880. (Courtesy of Brotte)

As we spend more time outside and the summery scents of barbecue and grilled dishes fill the air, it’s hard not to crave the food-friendly, versatile wines of the Southern Rhône. This week’s Tasting Highlights features eight reds, whites and rosés from the stalwart French region, which consistently produces wines of great value, variety and character. Consider that these are all priced $50 or less—with the majority under $25—and it’s easy to see why savvy wine lovers seek out Southern Rhône bottlings like Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes du Rhône and Tavel.

Read on to get our expert scores and full tasting notes for these wines!

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