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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Cornas 2019: Report and top scoring wines
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Hermitage 2019: Report and top scoring wines
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Crozes-Hermitage 2019: Report and top scoring wines
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Saint-Péray 2019: Report and top scoring wines
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Northern Rhône 2019 report plus top scoring wines
There are many that are enjoyable, rich and opulent wines...
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Southern Rhône 2019 report plus top scoring wines
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Rhône 2019 En Primeur: Full report
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Top Côtes du Rhône wines under £20/$25
Top picks from Côtes du Rhône and Côtes du Rhône Villages...
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New Côtes du Rhône Villages appellation granted - Nyons
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Producer profile: Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe plus 15 wines tasted
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Rare vertical tasting: Domaine les Cailloux's Cuvée Centenaire 1989-2016
A rare chance to taste a vertical of this special bottling....
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'Remarkable' Cornas winemaker Alain Voge dies
Tributes have been paid to Alain Voge, a pioneering winemaker in the Northern Rhône's Cornas and St-Péray appellations
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South African Wine Crossword
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Rhône Wine Crossword
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Top five Northern Rhône vintages ready to drink now
Five vintages to open now....
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Top five Southern Rhône vintages ready to drink now
The five vintages worth opening and drinking at the moment...
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Château de Beaucastel Hommage à Jacques Perrin complete vertical: 1989 – 2017
One of the most famous Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines....
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Domaine Rostaing Côte-Rôtie Ampodium vertical: 2008 – 2012
Matt Walls tastes five mature vintages....
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Domaine Clape: Cornas vertical tasting from 2017 – 1987
The rare chance to taste 13 Cornas bottlings...
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Napa to Pauillac: Tasting new releases from Château Latour owner Artemis
New releases, including Château Latour 2012...
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Languedoc-Roussillon v Southern Rhône: Top wines compared
This tasting offered clues on where to find value...
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Cornas, Côte-Rôtie & Hermitage 2010: Panel tasting results
Has the 2010 northern Rhône vintage lived up to the hype?
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Decanter interview: Château de Saint Cosme's Louis Barruol
One of the Rhône Valley’s most celebrated winemakers...
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Matt Walls' top 10 fine wines of 2019
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Guigal's crown jewels: Tasting the 2015 'La Las'
Matt Walls revisits the highly promising 2015 vintage...
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Rhône 2018: Top 30 white wines
Matt Walls selects the best whites from the 2018 vintage
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Best value Southern Rhône 2018 - Top buys
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Best value Northern Rhône 2018 - Top buys
Matt Walls selects 15 wines that offer quality and value
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Southern Rhône 2018 report: The top scorers