The Rhône wine region in Southern France is situated in the Rhône valley and produces numerous wines under various Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) designations. The region's major appellation in production volume is Côtes du Rhône AOC .

The wines match the scenery: deeply coloured, fine, spicy reds made from the syrah grape and rich, full-bodied whites made from marsanne and roussanne grapes, or the more aromatic viognier up in Condrieu.

Sep 3, 2024 · These wines, which range from pale blush to deep-hued pink, are often misunderstood in their youth. The deeper, more robust versions almost behave like red wines with intense color, rich texture and tannins.

Sep 20, 2024 · The Rhône Valley is a key wine-producing region in southeastern France. It follows the course of the river for almost 150 miles, from Lyon to the Rhone Delta. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre are the key grape varieties.

1 day ago · Get scores for over 600 wines from France’s Rhône Valley recently reviewed in Wine Spectator blind tastings, including top performers and values in Syrah, Grenache and more from Hermitage, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes du Rhône and beyond.

Jun 5, 2018 · Southern Rhône wines can range from simple, easy summer wines to very complex, oak-aged whites like Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, which are rounded and best enjoyed after a few years of bottle age. For an idea of how Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre taste in the New World, check our primer on when the same grapes have different names .

Nov 10, 2023 · While small, the Northern Rhône includes some of France’s most prestigious appellations. The name of one, Côte-Rôtie, or “roasted slope,” tells you what you need to know about the local climate.

Aug 31, 2021 · Renowned contemporary wine brands from the Rhone Valley: René Rostaing and the Jamet brothers at Côte Rôtie, Chave and Sorrel at Hermitage, Gonon at St. Joseph and Thiérry Allemand at Cornas.

Jul 9, 2024 · Our wine expert Kate Hawkings shares all you need to know about the unique wines of the Rhône Valley, including it's varied styles and the grape varieties to look out for, along with recommendations of the best Rhône Valley wines to buy.

Feb 28, 2025 · Crozes-Hermitage and Saint-Joseph are two lesser-known appellations in France's Northern Rhone wine region that offer some of the best values in the country. Here are 7 Syrah-dominant wines to try ...