91 Points, James Suckling – 90 Points, Jeb Dunnuck

Dollar for dollar, Xavier Vignon’s Côtes du Rhône is one of the best buys in the store whenever we get it in, and the new 2018 vintage in particular is one that I can tell a lot of people are going to love.  It’s a got a killer nose, loaded with aromas of anise, black berries and even some white pepper. Even with a small price tag, this one packs a big punch — it’s deeply concentrated with a vibrant long finish, as good at any table as it is just by itself.