Strewth, Domaine Alary Côtes du Rhône La Gerbaude 2023 from Southern Rhône roars in like a sun-baked garrigue wildfire, birthed by the Alary family’s masterful touch in France’s rugged Rhône Valley for a bold red that’s pure value dynamite.

Bursting aromas of ripe blackberry, peppery garrigue and smoky olive tapenade lead to a juicy rush of dark plum, licorice kick and herbal savouriness – this cracker Domaine Alary Côtes du Rhône La Gerbaude 2023 from Southern Rhône is your everyday Rhône hero, buy it by the case.

Pair with barbecued sausages, lamb chops or ratatouille; its vibrant fruit and grippy tannins hug every grilled bite like a true Southern Rhône village star, firing up weeknight wins – don’t sleep on this gem.