In the southern Rhône Valley, Domaine Charvin takes its name from its founder, Guillaume Charavin?–?though due to an administrative error, the second “a” was dropped. The estate's 32 hectares are managed by the 6th generation of the family and produces wines in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Côtes-du-Rhône appellations. Syrah and Grenache account for 90% of the vineyard, the rest being planted to Vaccaèse and Mourvèdre. The average age of vines is 45 (Châteauneuf-du-Pape) and 35 (Côtes-du-Rhône).Vineyard work follows organic principles with a focus on soil management and “gobelet” method pruning. The grapes are harvested by hand and yields are limited to 30hl/ha for the Châteauneuf-du-Pape and 50hl/ha for the Côtes du Rhône. Vinifications are also traditional with no destemming or filtration. Ageing is carried out in stainless steel vats for up to 21 months. The estate produces, on average, 100,000 bottles a year. Standout cuvées include a red Châteauneuf-du-Pape, a vibrant red Côtes-du-Rhône, and an elegant white, each a pure, finely judged expression of the southern Rhône’s terroirs.

The cuvée A Côté is a clean and fruity wine which is very good value for money. The nose expresses aromas of red fruits, spicy notes and flowers. The palate is flavoursome, fruity and concentrated, with a nice finish.