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The wines of the Rhône are predominantly red and the weather is hot but it shares with the Loire, that other great winemaking valley, the capacity for creating remarkable wines along its long and varied course.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Hermitage are celebrated names in the world of fine wine...
Yellow straw in colour, with aromas packed full of ripe fruits, ending with a soft fresh finish. A cracking white from the South of France, made fro... Read More
Yellow straw in colour, with aromas packed full of ripe fruits, ending with a soft fresh finish. A cracking white from the South of France, made fro... Read More
Chateauneuf rarely comes close to this quality at such a modest price. Full-bodied with scents of crushed blackberries, mulberry and brandied cherrie... Read More
Chateauneuf rarely comes close to this quality at such a modest price. Full-bodied with scents of crushed blackberries, mulberry and brandied cherrie... Read More
An incredible example of Chateauneuf-de-Pape from a plot of vines with an average age of 60 years. Deep, rich, and super concentrated with hearty blac... Read More
An incredible example of Chateauneuf-de-Pape from a plot of vines with an average age of 60 years. Deep, rich, and super concentrated with hearty blac... Read More
A serious Grenache dominated CNP from the fantastic Estate. A medium body that has dark berry fruit with a hint of pepper. Elegant and refined with ... Read More
A serious Grenache dominated CNP from the fantastic Estate. A medium body that has dark berry fruit with a hint of pepper. Elegant and refined with ... Read More
A lovely medium-bodied expression from the Southern Rhone. The nose is reminiscent of the surrounding garrigue (scrubland), with scents of thyme and b... Read More
A lovely medium-bodied expression from the Southern Rhone. The nose is reminiscent of the surrounding garrigue (scrubland), with scents of thyme and b... Read More
Classic full-bodied red wine which typifies the style of this prestigious Southern Rhone appellation. Dark, ripe cassis and black stone fruit combine ... Read More
Classic full-bodied red wine which typifies the style of this prestigious Southern Rhone appellation. Dark, ripe cassis and black stone fruit combine ... Read More
An excellent example of the big, rich and superbly balanced wines from this prestigious Southern Rhone region. The nose is full of deep, dark fruit as... Read More
An excellent example of the big, rich and superbly balanced wines from this prestigious Southern Rhone region. The nose is full of deep, dark fruit as... Read More
This wine is fully hand picked at optimum ripeness which gives the wine its mellow peach flavours with exotic fruits and white flower scent. Lovely wi... Read More
This wine is fully hand picked at optimum ripeness which gives the wine its mellow peach flavours with exotic fruits and white flower scent. Lovely wi... Read More
Delightful aromas of flowers and granny smith apples are joined on the palate by minerality and a slight saltiness. Full in the mouth with a strong fi... Read More
Delightful aromas of flowers and granny smith apples are joined on the palate by minerality and a slight saltiness. Full in the mouth with a strong fi... Read More
This is a cracking Côtes du Rhone. The aroma is crammed full of raspberry and strawberry fruit. On the palate the wine is spicier with firm structure... Read More
This is a cracking Côtes du Rhone. The aroma is crammed full of raspberry and strawberry fruit. On the palate the wine is spicier with firm structure... Read More
Full-bodied and intensely rich wine which exhibits aromas of violets and small red fruits. Full in the mouth with a spicy character which leads to a p... Read More
Full-bodied and intensely rich wine which exhibits aromas of violets and small red fruits. Full in the mouth with a spicy character which leads to a p... Read More
This full-bodied, Syrah-dominated wine is full of concentrated black fruit aromas as well as hints of spice and after a few years bottle aging will de... Read More
This full-bodied, Syrah-dominated wine is full of concentrated black fruit aromas as well as hints of spice and after a few years bottle aging will de... Read More
, but though both hail from this valley their styles are distinct. For the Rhône has two separate personalities that are neatly divided into the North and the South.
Styles of Wine
The Northern Rhône is the spiritual home of Syrah, known as Shiraz throughout the New World, and accounts for a mere five per cent of the valley's wine production. Quality certainly replaces quantity and the red wines are sumptuous, rich, tannic and perfect for ageing. They are sometimes blended with Viognier for added perfume, and this grape on its own can make excellent whites.
The Southern Rhône is far larger in area and more diverse in its styles. The Côtes-du-Rhône AOC is vast and important for volume and the wines are approachable and fruity. Grenache holds sway over Châteauneuf-du-Pape, though it can lawfully be blended with 12 other grapes, and produces alcoholic, enticing wines with the frequent potential for greatness. Crisp, fruity whites are also produced.
Key Vines
Syrah is the only red grape allowed in the Northern Rhône Valley with Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne as the whites.
The South is very different. Grenache is the pre-eminent red but Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan and Mourvèdre have significant roles to play and while others are allowed, they are generally of less importance. Grenache Blanc is the leading white.
Climate and Terroir
To put it simply, the North is Continental and the South is Mediterranean. To be more specific, the northern vineyards cling to steep slopes and actively seek out the sun whilst those in the south are totally exposed in wide and flat fields. Yet the Rhône Valley is a very large region and for more information the districts and appellations must be looked into.