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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Rhône 2018 En Primeur: Full report
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Northern Rhône 2018 report: The top scorers
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From the archive: Producer profile: Domaine Georges Vernay
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Château de St-Cosme Gigondas: Tasting the single-vineyard bottlings
Wines from four different sites, from 2010-2017...
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Wine Legend: Domaine J-P & J-L Jamet, Côte-Rôtie 1990
This superb vintage was 'a major leap forward'...
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Regional profile: Vinsobres
Producing wines with a level of natural freshness few other regions can match...
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Matt Walls' most exciting Cairanne wines
The source of some of the best wines in the Southern Rhône...
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From the archive: Crozes-Hermitage & St-Joseph panel tasting results
A tough tasting, said our experts...
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Regional profile: Cairanne
This southern Rhône region makes an array of quality wines, with dynamic producers showing what the area is capable of
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Hermitage vintage guide
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10 of the most exciting southern Rhône estates
10 producers that stand out from the rest...
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What makes a 100-point Hermitage?
Matt Walls considers how a 100-point Hermitage achieves a 'perfect' score...
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Getting to know red Hermitage
'Breathtaking, majestic wines of endless complexity...'
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Producer profile: Clos des Papes
A wine that could seduce even the most fervent Châteauneuf naysayer...
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Getting to know white Hermitage
Learn about the hill of Hermitage and see Matt's 28 tasting notes...
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape red wines to contain more white grapes
Climate change has led more producers thinking about this...
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Condrieu ageing- Ask Decanter
When is best to drink your Condrieu wine?
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Best value Rhône 2017 wines
Matt Walls finds value in the Rhône...
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Southern Rhône 2017 report: 'Structured and ageworthy wines'
Châteauneuf-du-Pape and much more...
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Rhône 2017: Full en primeur report
What to buy from the 2017 vintage...
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Northern Rhône 2017 report: 'A vintage for the cellar'
From all the key appellations...
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Best Rhône 2017 wines: The top scorers
Scoring 96 points and above...
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Expert's Choice: White Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The quality and stature of Châteauneuf blanc can be just as impressive as the reds...
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Decanter’s guide to anniversary buys 2019
In search of that special bottle to mark a celebration in 2019?
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Top Ventoux wines: Unsung hero of the Rhône
A revolution is underway...
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Beaucastel to harness wind power in 10m euro cellar plan
Beaucastel plans to use Mistral wind to cool cellar...
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Mildew ravages Beaucastel Grenache crop in 2018
Yields halved with Grenache worst hit...
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Anson: How Nicolas Jaboulet started again in the Rhône
Plus exclusive tasting notes on the top wines...
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From the archive: When should you decant wine? An expert taste test
An in-depth report from our archive...