Rhône Valley

The Rhône Valley runs south from Lyon to the Rhône Delta, a length of approximately 150 miles.

It is divided stylistically and geographically into northern and southern parts, the former much smaller and more focussed in design, while the latter is much larger and accommodates a wider range of grape varieties.

In the north, Syrah dominates in red wine, while Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne are grown for white wines.

In the south, Châteauneuf-du-Pape is famous for allowing 22 varieties, ranging from Grenache and Syrah to Picpoul, Picardan and Terret Noir.

There’s a lot of variation, but in other southern appellations a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre might be considered the most typical – even giving birth to the Australian ‘GSM’ style.

The Côtes du Rhône and Côtes du Rhône Villages appellations accounted for 57% of the region’s total production in 2025.

There's something for all tastes among our Rhône Valley coverage: our Rhône correspondent Matt Walls has all bases covered with twice-monthly online articles and regular magazine features.

You'll find in depth analysis and on-the-ground reporting of each new vintage; producer close-ups; explorations of both traditional and brand new domaines; travel inspiration; stories of people and place; and regional guides.

From Côte-Rôtie to St-Joseph, Hermitage to St-Péray, down through Cairanne, Lirac, Rasteau, or Tavel, there's so much to explore.

Discover all of our Rhône Valley articles below: