6 Budget-Friendly Southern Rhône Wines (That Rival Châteauneuf-du-Pape)

Love Châteauneuf-du-Pape but not the price tag? You’re not alone. In this video, Jacqueline counts down the Top 6 budget-friendly alternatives to Châteauneuf-du-Pape — all from the Southern Rhône, all built on the same Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre (GSM) backbone, and all available for a fraction of the price. From everyday bottles under €15 to serious cellar-worthy crus under €35, this is your complete guide to drinking like a CdP lover without the CdP bill. 🗺️ WINES COVERED IN THIS VIDEO #6 — Côtes du Rhône & Côtes du Rhône Villages The everyday Southern Rhône benchmark. Look for: E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône | Domaine Galevan ‘Paroles des Femmes’ #5 — Lirac AOC Directly across the Rhône from CdP — same soils, lower prices. Look for: Domaine Roger Sabon ‘Lirac By’ | Château de Saint-Roch | Domaine de la Mordorée ‘La Remise du Cèdre’ #4 — Rasteau AOC Full-bodied, powerful, and deeply structured. Look for: Rhônéa ‘Ic(o)n de Rasteau’ | Rhônéa ‘Les Hautes du Village’ #3 — Cairanne AOC The Southern Rhône’s rising star cru since 2016. Look for: Famille Perrin ‘Peyre Blanche’ | Cave de Cairanne | Domaine Richaud #2 — Gigondas AOC CdP’s closest rival in power and ageing potential. Look for: Domaine Brusset ‘Les Hauts de Montmirail’ | Domaine Saint Gayan ‘Fontmaria’ | Rhônéa ‘Les Pierres du Vallat’ | Mas des Restanques #1 — Vacqueyras AOC The best value alternative to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Look for: Rhônéa ‘Vacqueyras Castellas’ | Alain Jaume ‘Grande Garrigue’ | Domaine des Garrigues | Domaine Le Clos des Cazaux ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 — The problem with Châteauneuf-du-Pape 01:18 — #6 Côtes du Rhône & Côtes du Rhône Villages 02:40 — #5 Lirac AOC 04:12 — #4 Rasteau AOC 06:15 — #3 Cairanne AOC 07:52 — #2 Gigondas AOC 09:46 — #1 Vacqueyras AOC 11:24 — But Châteauneuf-du-Pape deserves its standing 📺 WATCH NEXT → Châteauneuf-du-Pape Deep Dive Masterclass:    • Châteauneuf-du-Pape Masterclass: The Ultim...   → Southern Rhône Wines & Terroir Overview:    • Everything You Need to Know About Southern...   → Top 6 Budget Alternatives to Barolo & Barbaresco:    • Top 6 Budget Alternatives to Barolo & Barb...   #ChateauneufduPape #SouthernRhone #WineAlternatives #GSMWine #Vacqueyras #Gigondas #Cairanne #Rasteau #Lirac #CotesduRhone #WineOnABudget #FrenchWine #RhoneValley #WineTips #HourglassOfWine 👇 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE WINE EDUCATION 👇    / @hourglassofwine   🥂 ABOUT HOURGLASS OF WINE We are Jacqueline (an american expat working in the wine industry) and Andrea (a native italian with a serious passion for wine), two certified sommeliers (AIS - Associazione Italiana Sommelier and WSET Level 2 & Level 3 holders) on a mission to make the world of wine accessible, fun, and completely snob-free. Whether you are a total beginner overwhelmed by the wine aisle, a WSET student, or a seasoned winelover wanting to expand your wine knowledge, you have found your home. We break down the barriers of wine with a dynamic mix of education, entertainment, and travel. We are based in Alba (Piedmont, Italy), right in the heart of the iconic Langhe wine region - home to the famous Barolo & Barbaresco wines.