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Rhône Valley

Walls’ hidden gems: The delicious originality of Château Boucarut

Vibrant and drinkable wines from Lirac and Tavel...

By Matt Walls Published 12 August 25
Walls: Rhône reds lighten up

A trend towards paler reds...

By Matt Walls Published 22 July 25
Decanter Cellar: 16 must-try Syrah

A selection of top wines from this globe-trotting grape...

By Rupert Millar Last updated 17 July 25
Walls: Exceptional single-vineyard Côte-Rôtie from Benjamin & David Duclaux

A rare vertical tasting brings attention to the quality and ageing potential of some of Côte-Rôtie's little-known single vineyards.

By Matt Walls Published 8 July 25
Walls: The joy of sand

With 11 wines from sandy soils...

By Matt Walls Published 24 June 25

Walls: Exploring the wines of L’Euthymie De Sophie

Meeting a new wine talent in Côte-Rôtie...

By Matt Walls Last updated 17 June 25
US winery makes history with ‘Châteauneuf-du-Pape grapes’

Tablas Creek Vineyard hails landmark set of single-varietal wines...

By Chris Mercer Published 12 June 25
Walls’ hidden gems: Domaine Verzier, a new future for the northern Rhône

Transparent wines with a sense of place...

By Matt Walls Published 10 June 25
Walls: Reflections on what makes cuvée Boisrenard so spéciale

A truly special cuvée...

By Matt Walls Published 27 May 25
Walls: 19 vintages of Beaucastel’s white Rhône masterpiece

Remarkable longevity from an estate that defies convention...

By Matt Walls Last updated 23 April 25
Penfolds unveils Grange La Chapelle

Groundbreaking Franco-Australian Shiraz blend launches...

By Anne Krebiehl MW Last updated 23 April 25

St-Joseph: Revisiting 2022 in bottle

Surprising balance from an extreme year...

By Matt Walls Published 22 April 25
Côtes du Rhône Villages Nyons: Where olives and vines are inextricably linked

Go here to satisfy both your wine and olive cravings...

By Matt Walls Last updated 13 April 25
Château de Beaucastel completes radical €12m cellar project

An inauguration date of 21 May 2025 has been set...

By Matt Walls Published 10 April 25
Walls: Exclusive first taste of M Chapoutier’s Sélections Parcellaires 2024

A taste of what's to come...

By Matt Walls Published 25 March 25
Walls’ hidden gems: Domaine Mayard, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Forging a distinct identity...

By Matt Walls Published 11 March 25
Walls: Domaine de la Mordorée’s La Plume du Peintre; then and now

The evolution of a southern Rhône label...

By Matt Walls Last updated 24 February 25

White Châteauneuf-du-Pape: 20 of the best

Matt Walls looks at the 'other' Châteauneuf...

By Matt Walls Last updated 6 February 25
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2020: Best-value wines

Thirty great-value wines from the compelling 2020 vintage...

By Matt Walls Last updated 6 February 25
Châteauneuf-du-Pape: Revisiting 2020 in bottle

'I’m now in no doubt that 2020 is an excellent year, in quite a distinct style,' says Matt Walls...

By Matt Walls Last updated 6 February 25
M Chapoutier masterclass: DFWE NYC 2024

An exclusive tasting with Rhône superstar Michel Chapoutier…

By Natalie Earl Last updated 30 January 25
Walls: Memento Mori

Matt Walls on patience, hope and future happiness...

By Matt Walls Last updated 23 January 25
Matt Walls: My top 10 wines of 2024

The most memorable bottles revealed...

By Matt Walls Last updated 3 January 25

Wines of the Year 2024: Champagne, Rhône & Regional France

The best French wines of 2024...

By Natalie Earl Last updated 28 December 24
Rhône 2023 en primeur: Full vintage report and top-scoring wines

An excess of both rain and sun in this tricky vintage...

By Matt Walls Last updated 20 December 24
Crozes-Hermitage 2023: Report and top-scoring wines

Crozes-Hermitage gets back on track...

By Matt Walls Last updated 10 December 24
Hermitage 2023: Report and top-scoring wines

Whites have the edge once more...

By Matt Walls Published 6 December 24
Cornas & St-Péray 2023: Report and top-scoring wines

A welcome return to wines of finesse...

By Matt Walls Published 5 December 24
Northern Rhône 2023: The connoisseur’s guide

A troublesome climate leads to varied success...

By Matt Walls Last updated 4 December 24

Rasteau, Cairanne & Vinsobres 2023: Report and top-scoring wines

Make this the year to discover these crus...

By Matt Walls Last updated 4 December 24
St-Joseph 2023: Report and top-scoring wines

Approach on a wine by wine basis...

By Matt Walls Published 4 December 24
Lirac & Tavel 2023: Report and top-scoring wines

A very drinkable crop of wines...

By Matt Walls Last updated 28 November 24