France — wine

Costières de Nîmes

Southern Rhône gateway appellation between Montpellier and Arles; galets roulés soils similar to Châteauneuf; Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre produce excellent value southern reds and rosés.

Year Rating Notes
2022 Good balance in warm year; Grenache-led reds of great freshness.
2021 Cooler year; elegant, aromatic rosé and fresh reds.
2020 Outstanding year; concentrated, garrigue-rich reds of great depth.
2019 Warm and generous; plush, fruit-forward Grenache blends.
2018 Classic southern style; approachable, food-friendly reds.