Vignerons Ardéchois Le Grand Devès Côtes du Rhône 2023

Some wines are show-offs. This one's a workhorse - and that's exactly what makes it brilliant. Born on terraced vineyards hugging the Rhône River, where sandy soil meets ancient pebbles across just 80 precious hectares. This is terroir with character - the kind that produces wines with both drinkability and unmistakable character. Behind every bottle stands a collective of 1000 passionate families across 14 cellars in southern Ardèche. Since 1967, they've been perfecting the art of honest winemaking across 6000 hectares of diverse terroirs. Methodical winter pruning, careful green harvesting, meticulous plot-by-plot blending—this is craftsmanship that respects both tradition and the land. The result is this crowd-pleasing red that bats well above its average. Medium-to-full-bodied, easy-drinking, but with enough character to complement everything from Tuesday night pasta to weekend BBQs. No stress, just smiles.