Few appellations in France offer the sheer pleasure and consistency of Côtes du Rhône. Spanning a vast stretch of the Rhône Valley, this storied designation delivers terroir-driven wines of remarkable character — from spice-laden, fruit-forward reds built on Grenache and Syrah, to crisp, aromatic whites with genuine personality. At Mercado 46, we've brought together a focused selection from two of the valley's most respected estates, offering an authentic taste of southern French winemaking at accessible price points. Whether you're a long-time admirer of the Rhône or just beginning to explore it, these bottles are an invitation to slow down and enjoy.
The Rhône Valley's Most Expressive Appellation
The Côtes du Rhône appellation stretches across some of the most sun-drenched vineyard land in all of France, producing wines that carry the warmth, generosity and aromatic depth of the Mediterranean in every glass. While its northern neighbours — Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie — command headlines and cellar space, the Côtes du Rhône quietly delivers some of the most rewarding everyday drinking in the wine world. Grenache lends ripe red fruit and roundness; Syrah brings grip, pepper and dark berry concentration; Mourvèdre adds structure and age-worthiness. On the white side, Grenache Blanc and Viognier produce wines with floral lift, stone fruit and a pleasantly creamy mouthfeel.
Estates Worth Knowing
Our selection centres on two houses with deep roots in Rhône winemaking. Ferraton Père & Fils, a biodynamically committed estate with over a century of history, offers their Samorens cuvées in both red and white for the 2024 vintage — approachable, honest wines with clean fruit and a satisfying finish that overdeliver at their price point. Domaine Saint-Étienne, part of the renowned M. Chapoutier portfolio, brings two expressive bottlings to the range: the Saint Etienne Les Abelhas 2024, a white of notable aromatic purity and bright minerally character, and the Saint Etienne Les Albizzias 2024, a red with generous fruit-forward character balanced by firm, well-integrated tannins and a warm, spiced finish.
How to Enjoy Côtes du Rhône
These are wines made for the table. The reds pair beautifully with slow-roasted lamb, grilled sausages, aged hard cheeses and dishes seasoned with herbes de Provence. The whites shine alongside roast fish, ratatouille, mild goat's cheese or simply as an aperitif on a warm evening. Serve reds slightly cool — around 16°C — to let their fruit shine without the alcohol dominating.
Shop Côtes du Rhône at Mercado 46
Browse our full Côtes du Rhône range starting from just 7.95€ per bottle. Each wine in our catalogue is selected for quality, provenance and value — because great Rhône drinking shouldn't require a great occasion.