Matt Walls

Walls: Brune and blonde soils in Côte-Rôtie - do they really make all the difference?

Looking at the two different soil types and how they influence wine style, longevity and quality...

Rhône producer to know: Domaine Gramenon, Vinsobres

One of the greatest, most soulful estates of the Rhône Valley...

Walls: exploring the three Vs of the Southern Rhône

Elegance with an easy-going drinkability...

Cornas 2018 in bottle: full overview plus top-scoring wines

The 2018s are succulent, juicy and fresh and are easy to enjoy...

Walls' hidden gems: Moulin de la Gardette, Gigondas

Rhône producer to know: Domaine Chaume-Arnaud, Vinsobres

Drinkable and age-worthy wines worth seeking out...

Southern Rhône white wines: how do they compare?

There is fascinating diversity among the Southern Rhône's white wines despite only making up 4% of production

Walls: Exclusive first taste of M Chapoutier Sélections Parcellaires 2020

Aged Condrieu – how it develops plus 40 wines tasted

Walls' hidden gems: Domaine du Banneret, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Walls: Top-quality and great-value Côte-Rôtie alternatives

Anson & Walls: La Lagune and Jaboulet La Chapelle masterclass

Walls: The magic of mature Gigondas

Matt Walls examines seven mature vintages of Gigondas wines and reports on what is drinking well now and what should be kept cellared for a little while longer.

Rhône discovery: 10 exciting producers to know

Matt Walls highlights 10 of his favourite Rhône producers...

Matt Walls' hidden gems: Domaine Burgaud, Côte-Rôtie

Matt Walls shines the light on this under-the-radar producer, Domaine Burgaud.

Walls: Why Syrah is the most adaptable grape in the world

Matt Walls explores Syrah's guises from around the world...

Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2018 in bottle: the top 50 wines

Matt Walls finds an approachable vintage that’s largely drinkable now with a number of delicious wines he'd be happy to have in the cellar.

Walls: Henri Bonneau and the estate today

Matt Walls visits the Henri Bonneau estate to meet the new owners...

Walls: Tasting the first five vintages of Delas’ Hermitage ‘Ligne de Crête’

Matt Walls: My two years in Provence writing Wines of the Rhône

Matt Walls looks back on his two year research project for his latest book Wines of the Rhone, and the trials and tribulations of moving his family to France...

Matt Walls: Tasting Jaboulet La Chapelle from 1991 to 2019

Domaine Clape: Cornas vertical tasting from 2017 – 1987

The rare chance to taste 13 Cornas bottlings...