Domaine Pierre Usseglio Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2023 from the Southern Rhône is exactly the sort of bistro‑style red you want on pour – a Grenache‑led, “baby Châteauneuf” that brings generous fruit, spice and savoury herbs in a seriously drinkable frame.

In the glass, this 2023 Domaine Pierre Usseglio Côtes du Rhône Rouge offers blackberry, black cherry and raspberry compote with grilled herbs, lavender, licorice, pepper and a touch of earth. The palate is medium to full‑bodied, smooth and juicy, layered with dark fruits, cherry, plum skin and sweet spice, carried on supple tannins and fresh acidity that keep it vibrant rather than heavy.

Food‑wise, it’s a no‑brainer with grilled sausages, lamb chops, burgers, pizza with cured meats or a bowl of tomato‑rich ragù, and it will also sit beautifully alongside hard cheeses and charcuterie on a Thursday‑night grazing board. Domaine Pierre Usseglio Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2023 is the kind of Rhône red you buy by the case for casual dinners and relaxed entertaining.