Could a Côtes du Rhône ever score 100 points? There’s no reason why not.
In fact, Domaine Gramenon scored 97 points in the recent 2023 Rhône vintage report.
Score inflation? No; the wine deserved it on merit.
Scroll down to see 16 of Mat Walls’ top 2023 Côtes du Rhône under £20
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16 of Matt Walls’ top 2023 Côtes du Rhône under £20
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