Need a really good red wine for big party

I like Roche Mazet Bordeaux, you can get it in the 'boxes'.

Also Syrah.

We also like the Roche Mazet wines, try the Merlot for a smoother rounded wine.

MM.

You can't beat the South African Pinotage from Lidl, it's cheap its smooth and does not leave a nasty taste, of course it's NOT French but hey!

Have you thought about going to your local cave and asking for a tasting? Ours does extremely well priced reds by 5 or 10 litres, as well as bottles and is happy for us to taste so we get a wine we like, especially if buying in bulk for a party

Have to agree with Lofty....  it never lets you down CHEAP and extremely quaffable

Chateauneuf du pape not cheap but hard to beat one I would feel confident in .

A lot of the Loire reds are easy to drink, pleasant and undemanding. Local too.

C D P yes but it is for a party, could be a bit expensive.  More suiable for a nice meal.  I would say go and have a sample of a few and that way you know it will be OK;

There will be a cave or merchant somewhere near you. Go there. Sample it and buy in a box. Have a nice experiance too!

Its all about taste. The ones mentioned are all good for those that recommend them Maybe not for you.

I buy a wine from a merchant which is CNDP which cannot be called so, but its only 2 the litre.

As a genetality, most English like wines from the east, Rhone, Burgundy,  etc. Most French prefer the west such as all the Bordeauxs, esp Medoc and St Emilion. And the wines of the south west, Languedoc (d,Oc) minervois and Corbieres are in vogue and inexpensive. You cannot beat tasting them

If Chatneuf du pape is to expensive try a Crozes Hermitage or a Rasteau. Cheaper still a Cotes de Rhone Villages. Lidle's South African Cabernet Sauvignon isn't bad at 2.20€ a bottle

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I can see lots af happy faces when they travel to the big party to find they are enjoying Lidl's South African wine! Really good and cheap are not always synonyms even if you like the taste.