Rhône Valley
The Rhône Valley runs south from Lyon to the Rhône Delta, a length of approximately 150 miles.
Northern Rhône wine region | Southern Rhône wine region
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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.
Grapes
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.
Quick links Rhône Valley wine reviews | Producer profiles | Vintage guides
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Walls: Vertical tasting of Château Mont-Redon 1961-2022
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Walls: Domaine Bonnefond's inspiring next generation
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Walls: Exploring Côtes du Rhône Villages Séguret
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Walls: The importance of drinking windows over scores
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Walls: M Chapoutier Hermitage Monier de la Sizeranne vertical
Matt Walls tastes 12 vintages of M Chapoutier's Monier de la Sizeranne...
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Walls: How to find value in the Rhône
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Matt Walls: My top wines of 2023
Our Rhône correspondent's top picks of 2023...
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Côtes du Rhône Villages: 20 great bottles to enjoy this holiday
Matt Walls selects four whites and 16 reds that offer some of the best value you’ll find...
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Ridley Scott estate wines land in UK as Napoleon film debuts
From legendary film director's Mas des Infermières in southern France...
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Matt Walls: M Chapoutier Chante-Alouette vertical tasting
14 vintages of Chapoutier's majestic white Hermitage...
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Walls: The next step for Jaboulet’s Hermitage La Chapelle
A new chapter for Hermitage La Chapelle...
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Côte-Rôtie & Condrieu 2022: Report and top-scoring wines
It could take a while for the Côte-Rôties to come round...
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St-Joseph 2022: Report and top-scoring wines
An excellent vintage for reds and whites...
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Cornas & St-Péray 2022: Report and top-scoring wines
Know your producers...
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Hermitage 2022: Report and top-scoring wines
More majestic than elegant this year...
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Crozes-Hermitage 2022: Report and top-scoring wines
While reds can be varied, whites are a solid choice...
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Northern Rhône 2022: Full report and top-scoring wines
A stark contrast to 2021, and all the better for it...
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Rasteau, Cairanne & Vinsobres 2022: Report and top-scoring wines
Don't overlook Rasteau this year...
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Lirac & Tavel 2022: report and top-scoring wines
Find good value wines in these two appellations...
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Gigondas, Vacqueyras & Beaumes de Venise 2022: Report and top-scoring wines
Overall freshness and balance to be found...
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2022: Report and top-scoring wines
The best-performing appellation in 2022...
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Southern Rhône 2022: Full report and top-scoring wines
A vintage for reds...
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Rhône 2022 en primeur: Full vintage report and top-scoring wines
It's worth doing your research before buying from this surprising vintage...
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Rhône 2022 en primeur diary: The south
A week in the life of a Rhône correspondent during en primeur...
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Walls' hidden gems: Domaine François Merlin & 12 wines tasted
The tale of a northern Rhône master...
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Rhône 2022 en primeur diary: The north
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Walls: 26 value Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines to try
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Regional profile: Condrieu plus 12 wines to seek out
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Walls: Best Rhône wine lists in the UK
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