This is where the Rhône really hits its straps, with a classic Côtes du Rhône Grenache blend. Cloves and pepper are dominating the first smell and then as you give the wine a swirl and let it open up, you’ll start to coax out some raspberry and plum notes which add nice weight to the palate.

The Rhône Valley has a steep history in producing wine, which dates back to the days of the Roman Empire. The wines today may be quite different from what they drank back then, but then again, a lot of things have changed over two thousand years. They may have a strong reputation for their red blends with a focus on Grenache, however there are also some amazing white wines lurking in the corners, for those that are brave enough to seek them out. Good Pair Days have had a long relationship with Boutinot, a supplier of wines from across the world, and for this project, we tasked them with producing a two ranges of wines, the Olivers and the Domaine Boutinot to showcase the Rhône in all its capacity, not just red wines, with a delightful focus on rosé and very drinkable white blends. The wines are bright and modern with juicy fruit and a nice amount of French savouriness to go with any soirée.