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Rhône Valley
Southern Rhone wine region

Southern Rhone wine region

The southern Rhône produces over 95% of the region’s wine output, including almost all Côte du Rhône as well as more prestigious appellations such as Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and Vacqueyras.

Quick Links Southern Rhône 2023: The connoisseur’s guide

Château la Borie: The wizard of Suze

Who is behind this spectacular transformation?

By Matt Walls Published 14 April 26
Essential oils and the fight against mildew: What producers around the world can learn from an estate in Costières de Nîmes

The sweet smell of success?...

By Matt Walls Published 10 February 26
Six Rhône producers on the down-low you need to know about

Flying high above the rest...

By Matt Walls Published 4 February 26
Château Rayas: The enduring winemaking mysteries behind this Rhône icon

Tasting a legacy...

By Matt Walls Published 27 January 26
Decanter’s 100-point wines of 2025

Only the very best need apply...

By Rupert Millar Published 26 December 25

Matt Walls: Reflections on 2025 and his favourite Rhône wines of the year

Looking back on the year...

By Matt Walls Published 23 December 25
Lirac & Tavel 2024: The most characterful top-scoring wines

Some good value to be had...

By Matt Walls Published 4 December 25
Gigondas, Vacqueyras & Beaumes de Venise 2024: The very best wines from a standout year

Gigondas rules the roost this year...

By Matt Walls Published 3 December 25
Rasteau, Cairanne & Vinsobres 2024: The best of the vintage’s ‘precise and drinkable’ wines

A safe bet for enjoyment and drinkability...

By Matt Walls Published 2 December 25
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2024: Best picks from a fresh and vibrant bunch

A tale of contrasts...

By Matt Walls Published 1 December 25
Emmanuel Reynaud, owner of iconic Châteauneuf estate Château Rayas, dies at 61

Emmanuel passed away on 25 November 2025 aged 61, following a long illness...

By Matt Walls Published 26 November 25

Rhône 2024 en primeur: Full report and the vintage’s top-scoring wines

An outlier vintage, with mixed results...

By Matt Walls Last updated 26 November 25
‘Vieille Julienne’s Réservé is Grenache in excelsis’: Matt Walls on a Châteauneuf stand out

An unforgettable Grenache – one to rule them all?

By Matt Walls Published 11 November 25
How Tablas Creek went on a quest to bottle Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s hidden grapes

A taste of the Rhône from Paso...

By Matt Walls Last updated 27 October 25
Walls: The best wines to buy from Gigondas in 2022

Here are the wines to try from an extreme vintage...

By Matt Walls Last updated 27 October 25
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

Walls: The joy of sand

With 11 wines from sandy soils...

By Matt Walls Published 24 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: 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
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

Matt Walls: My top 10 wines of 2024

The most memorable bottles revealed...

By Matt Walls Last updated 3 January 25
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
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