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.

Rhône, Newsletter, FranceKeith MabryFebruary 16, 2026K&L Wine MerchantsK&L Private Label, Domaine Benedetti, Domaine de Verquière, Mas de Sainte Croix

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.

France, RhôneKeith MabryFebruary 13, 2026Domaine de Verquière

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