Gassier Côtes du Rhône

A southern French red wine with substance: dark-fruited, spicy, and velvety in the mouth — the ideal companion for rustic autumn cuisine.

Michel Gassier manages his vineyards around Nîmes in the western Rhône delta. The region combines a Mediterranean climate with loamy-calcareous soils — a combination that produces red wines with natural ripeness and structure. Gassier stands for artisanal, careful vinification in one of the most dynamic parts of the southern Rhône.

Deep dark red in the glass. The nose opens with blackberry and black cherry, plus nuances of dark chocolate and tobacco. On the palate, the wine feels full and velvety; the fruit carries it through the finish, which receives a subtly peppery-spicy note from the Syrah component. The barrique aging gives the wine smoothness without masking the fruit.

• Food: Leg of lamb with rosemary, grilled entrecôte, ratatouille, or mature Manchego
• Temperature: 16–18 °C