If you wish to discover the wines of the Rhône Valley, several appellations make an excellent entry point. The Côtes du Rhône and Côtes du Rhône Villages offer remarkable value for money and allow you to familiarise yourself with the typical blends of the South. To explore the Northern Rhône at a lower cost, Crozes-Hermitage and Saint-Joseph offer more affordable wines than their neighbours Hermitage or Côte-Rôtie, while retaining a fine typicity. On the Southern side, Gigondas and Vacqueyras are often presented as serious alternatives to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with bold characters at more accessible prices.