The 2018 Costières de Nimes Collection Bio is a pleasant, medium-bodied blend of 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 10% Marselan. It's crisper and more streamlined on the palate than the la Ciboise bottling, giving a bit less pleasure at this stage of its development.

Outside of the organic angle, there's not a ton of difference between the la Ciboise bottling and the 2017 Costieres de Nimes Collection Bio. Black olives and berries mingle on the nose and palate of this medium to full-bodied wine. It's silky, with solid concentration and length. A 50-50 blend of Grenache and Syrah, it should drink well for 3-4 years.

From an up-and-coming appellation, and organically farmed vineyards, the 2015 Costières de N?mes Collection Bio comes from the northern, hotter, and more Rh?ne influenced portion of the Costières. It offers plenty of juicy berry fruits, spice and a touch of violet in a fruity, forward, charming style that’s perfect for midweek drinking.

In the same mold as the C?tes du Rh?ne Collection Bio, the 2014 Costières de Nimes Collection Bio is a forward, medium to full-bodied, nicely textured red that offers considerable charm in its spiced red and black fruits, flowers, and pepper-laced aromas and flavors. At the price, it’s a no brainer and will drink nicely for 2-3 years.