An Abundance of Côtes du Rhône

An Abundance of Côtes du Rhône
February 2026

Few wines in all my buying categories bring me as much joy as the humble Côtes du Rhône. From reds to whites, these wines offer some of the best daily drinking at prices that still defy the market. Each of the producers featured here are small, family-run estates, and what they put in the glass for the cost simply transcends everything else in the category. Many are certified sustainable and/or organic, emphasizing care in both vineyard and cellar.

While the reds are what the region is best known for, let’s not overlook the whites. Often round and richly textured, these wines show beautiful stone fruit aromas, making them perfect for food pairings while remaining approachable and balanced. So raise a glass to the humble Rhône and its remarkable ability to deliver joy in every sip.

Rendezvous: Our Newest Private Label
Mas de Sainte Croix: Authentic Valréas, Thoughtfully Crafted
Domaine Benedetti: Southern Rhône Purity Since 1930
Domaine de Verquière: Four Generations of Southern Rhône Charm
Font de Courtedune: Old Vines, Whole Clusters, Pure Expression
Raise that Glass
Collectible Rhône Standouts

Rendezvous: Our Newest Private Label

Welcome to "Rendez-Vous," our newest K&L private label. This latest addition to our lineup fulfills the promise K&L has always strived to deliver: exceptional quality wines that reflect the authenticity of their place, producer, and varieties - all at a price that makes sense.

This inaugural release comes from our longtime friends in the Southern Rhône, Dauvergne et Ranvier. While they farm excellent holdings throughout the region, this particular blend is sourced from the more prestigious Côtes du Rhône Villages appellation. A step above standard Côtes du Rhône, these higher-ranked sites produce fruit at lower yields, resulting in greater concentration and character. Read More On the Trail

2024 Rendez-Vous Côtes-du-Rhône Villages by K&L Wine Merchants $12.99 View

Mas de Sainte Croix: Authentic Valréas, Thoughtfully Crafted

In 2002, Jacques Coipel left the petrol industry to pursue wine, purchasing vineyards in the Côtes du Rhône Villages cru of Valréas. Set at roughly 1,200 feet on soils of clay, limestone, and gravel, the estate benefits from cooling northern winds that lend freshness and clarity to the wines. Reds show vibrant red fruit and lift, while the whites carry crisp orchard tones and natural energy.

Jacques’ son Julien trained in Switzerland and New Zealand, including time at Te Mata, before returning home in 2010. His lighter, more precise touch in the cellar focuses on purity and transparency. Together, father and son craft wines that clearly express the distinctive terroir of Valréas. Read More On the Trail

2024 Mas de Sainte Croix "Délicatesse" Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc $12.99 View
2022 Mas de Sainte Croix "Passion d'Une Terre" Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Valréas $14.99 View

Domaine Benedetti: Southern Rhône Purity Since 1930

Founded in 1930 by Italian émigré Nicolas Benedetti, Domaine Benedetti has deep roots in the Southern Rhône. The estate transitioned to organic farming in 2000 and today encompasses 4 hectares in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and 10 hectares in Côtes du Rhône. Now led by Christian Benedetti, the domaine is guided by a minimalist philosophy in the cellar, resulting in wines that emphasize purity, balance, and honest expression of place. Read More On the Trail

2024 Domaine Benedetti Cotes du Rhone Blanc $13.99 View
2022 Domaine Benedetti Cotes-du-Rhone Rouge Vieilles Vignes $14.99 View

Domaine de Verquière: Four Generations of Southern Rhône Charm

Passed down through four generations and now managed by Thibaut Chamfort, Domaine de Verquière has been certified organic since 2014. Their Côtes-du-Rhône, a blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah grown on chalky clay soils dotted with large pebbles, is one of my favorite everyday reds from the South of France. Read More On the Trail

2024 Domaine de Verquière Côtes-du-Rhône $12.99 View
2024 Domaine de Verquière Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu $15.99 View

Font de Courtedune: Old Vines, Whole Clusters, Pure Expression

Directly next door to Château Rayas, the wines of Font de Courtedune remain one of the Southern Rhône’s best-kept secrets. Vigneron Caroline Charrier views herself as a steward of the land, farming gently and crafting her wines with whole-cluster fermentation and native yeasts to preserve purity and site expression. Read More On the Trail

2022 Font de Courtedune Côtes-du-Rhône Vieilles Vignes (Previously $15) $10.99 View
2022 Font de Courtedune Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Vieilles Vignes $17.99 View

Raise That Glass

From bright, approachable reds to charming, layered whites, these Côtes-du-Rhône wines showcase the diversity, quality, and value of this remarkable region. Family estates, old vines, and thoughtful vineyard practices come together in wines that deliver pleasure in every glass—proof that the Rhône can be both humble and extraordinary.

2023 Château Gigognan Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Signargues $16.99 View
2024 Mas de Libian "Bout d'Zan" Côtes-du-Rhône $16.99 View
2024 Mas de Libian "Khayyam" Côtes-du-Rhône $19.99 View
2022 Château Gigognan "Bois des Moines" Côtes-du-Rhône Villages $21.99 View
2024 Chateau Gigognan Viognier Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc $21.99 View
2023 Domaine d'Abrigeon "Petit Champ" Côtes-du-Rhône $29.99 View
2024 Mas de Libian "Calade" Côtes-du-Rhône $29.99 View
2023 Coudoulet de Beaucastel Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc $44.99 View

Collectible Rhône Standouts

2023 K&L Discovery Series Rhône, Gigondas "Tank 11 by Moulin de la Gardette" $19.99 View
2023 Domaine Saint-Damien Gigondas Vieilles Vignes 94 $29.99 View
2022 Domaine de Verquière Gigondas 94 $29.99 View
2020 Château Gigognan "Clos du Roi" Châteauneuf-du-Pape 92 $34.99 View
2023 Domaine Saint-Damien "La Louisiane" Gigondas Vieilles Vignes 98 $34.99 View
2023 Domaine Saint-Damien "Les Souteyrades" Gigondas Vieilles Vignes 98 $34.99 View
2020 Domaine Benedetti "Larmes Papales" Châteauneuf-du-Pape 95 $49.99 View
2022 Domaine des Sénéchaux Châteauneuf-du-Pape 95 $49.99 View
2022 Domaine Durieu "Lucile Avril" Châteauneuf-du-Pape 97 $49.99 View
2020 Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 95 $59.99 View
1999 Xavier Vignon "1999" Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Previously $90) $64.99 View
1991 Xavier Vignon "1991" Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Previously $120) $74.99 View
2001 E. Guigal "La Landonne" Côte-Rôtie 97 $349.99 View
2000 Domaine du Pegau "Cuvée da Capo" Châteauneuf-du-Pape 100 $529.99 View

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