The southernmost Rhône appellation on river-deposited galets (rounded stones) between Nîmes and the Camargue, producing Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre reds plus Clairette and Grenache Blanc whites. The galets act as a solar battery storing daytime heat and releasing it at night — the same mechanism as Châteauneuf. Costières de Nîmes offers Rhône Southern style at Languedoc prices, making it among France's best wine values for everyday Mediterranean drinking.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | Good Southern French vintage; concentrated galets Grenache with herb freshness |
| 2022 | — | Outstanding year; Grande Cassagne Hippolyte showed exceptional depth |
| 2021 | — | Cooler than usual; aromatic, fresh reds and precise whites |
| 2020 | — | Hot Languedoc summer; concentrated, structured Grenache-Syrah blends |
| 2019 | — | Benchmark Costières vintage; best value Southern Rhône in a decade |
| 2018 | — | Early warm harvest; opulent, approachable style with genuine depth |
| 2017 | — | Drought year; reduced yields concentrated flavour in surviving vines |