Regional profile: Cairanne
This southern Rhône region makes an array of quality wines, with dynamic producers showing what the area is capable of
Southern Rhône
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.
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10 of the most exciting southern Rhône estates
10 producers that stand out from the rest...
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Producer profile: Clos des Papes
A wine that could seduce even the most fervent Châteauneuf naysayer...
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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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Best French wines: 100 point scores
Top-scoring wines from Champagne to the Rhône...
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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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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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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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Jefford on Monday: The fullness of wine
Just don't mention 'natural wine'...
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Château de Nalys: Guigal expands into Châteauneuf-du-Pape
An exclusive preview of Guigal's new project...
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Jefford on Monday: Châteauneuf – nuancing greatness
Comparing the 2015 and 2016 vintages...
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Southern Rhône 2016: ‘Unmissable’ wines and full report
A vintage 'not to miss' says Matt Walls...
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Southern Rhône Quiz – Test your knowledge
Can you get 10 out of 10?...
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape: Six producers to watch
Matt Walls picks some of the top Châteauneuf-du-Pape producers you should know...
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Regional profile: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Châteauneuf-du-Pape has new challenges to face in the 21st century. Matt Walls investigates...
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Fake Châteauneuf-du-Pape scandal hits bulk wine firm
Rhône producers join prosecution as civil party...
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Jefford on Monday: Profiling prince charming
Andrew Jefford explores Vacqueyras...
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White Southern Rhône - panel tasting results
Decanter's experts rate the white wines of the southern Rhône...
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Guigal buys Châteauneuf-du-Pape winery Nalys
Famous Rhône producer breaks new ground in Châteauneuf-du-Pape...
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Jefford on Monday: The other right bank
The hidden Rhône...
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Southern Rhône 2015: Côtes du Rhône Crus and more – part two
See the top wines and read our overview...
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Southern Rhône 2015: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and Vacqueyras – part one
Read our review and see our top wines...
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Jefford on Monday: The other Châteauneuf
Andrew Jefford visits a lesser known corner of the Rhône...
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Wine Legend: Château de Beaucastel 1981
What is that makes Château de Beaucastel 1981 a legendary Châteauneuf-du-Pape....?
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Five alternatives to Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is arguably the most famous appellation of the southern Rhône valley. If you love its style but not the cost, read on as Decanter's Tasting team recommend five muscular alternatives worth trying...
