Corbieres Vieilles Vignes Rouge 2023, Chateau Fontareche

This has long been considered a benchmark, top value Southern French red and with very good reason too. A blend of many of the usual suspects from this neck of the woods - 40% Carignan, 30% Syrah, 25% Mourvèdre, 5% Grenache, it's bright and plush, unoaked but still with lovely ripe juicy fruits. A friend to BBQs for sure.