Courtois La Source Côtes du Rhône 2024

A blend of 85% grenache and 15% syrah that was matured in stainless steel, this shows generous fruit in an easy-drinking style. The flavours are mostly in the red fruit zone with hints of spiciness, and they are wrapped around a core of fresh acidity. It’s an attractive wine to sip on its own or to drink with food. Drinking window: now to 2026 to enjoy its freshness. (Tasted December 2023.) (Rod Phillips)