Wouldn’t it be great if you could get the inside track on future appellations before they were minted? That way you could get in early before prices increased along with their fame. Well in the Rhône, you can.
Scroll down to see tasting notes and scores for 20 Côtes du Rhône Villages wines perfect to drink this Christmas
There are four levels in the appellation hierarchy in this southern region.
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Top Côtes du Rhône Villages to enjoy this holiday
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{"wineId":"76986","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"76987","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"76988","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"76989","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"76990","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"76991","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"76992","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"76993","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"76994","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"76995","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"76996","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"76997","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"76998","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"76999","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"77000","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"77001","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"77002","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"77003","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"77004","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"77005","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{}
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