Best French wines: 100 point scores
Top-scoring wines from Champagne to the Rhône...
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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St-Joseph is where the best value can be found. Credit: age fotostock / Alamy Stock Photo Best value Rhône 2017 wines
Matt Walls finds value in the Rhône...
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Finding balance and drinkability isn’t as easy compared to 2016 in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Credit: Matt Walls / Decanter Southern Rhône 2017 report: 'Structured and ageworthy wines'
Châteauneuf-du-Pape and much more...
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Vines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Credit: Matt Walls / Decanter Rhône 2017: Full en primeur report
What to buy from the 2017 vintage...
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The top scoring wines from Rhône 2017 Credit: Malcolm Park food and drink / Alamy Stock Photo 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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Mont Ventoux in the distance. Credit: Ivoha / Alamy Stock Photo Top Ventoux wines: Unsung hero of the Rhône
A revolution is underway...
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Modelling how the Beaucastel renovation might work, with Studio Mumbai. Credit: Perrin family / Studio Mumbai Beaucastel to harness wind power in 10m euro cellar plan
Beaucastel plans to use Mistral wind to cool cellar...
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The vineyards at Beaucastel Credit: http://familleperrin.vin.co/ Mildew ravages Beaucastel Grenache crop in 2018
Yields halved with Grenache worst hit...
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The Saouma cellar at Vieux Bouigard near Orange. Credit: Andrew Jefford Jefford on Monday: The fullness of wine
Just don't mention 'natural wine'...
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Nalys has recently changed hands. Credit: Stephane Chalaye / E Guigal Château de Nalys: Guigal expands into Châteauneuf-du-Pape
An exclusive preview of Guigal's new project...
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Vines in Châteauneuf du Pape. Credit: jean-louis zimmermann / Wikipedia Jefford on Monday: Châteauneuf – nuancing greatness
Comparing the 2015 and 2016 vintages...
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Credit: shapencolour / Alamy Stock Photo Southern Rhône 2016: ‘Unmissable’ wines and full report
A vintage 'not to miss' says Matt Walls...
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Domaine de Marcoux vines, Chateauneuf-du-Pape Southern Rhône Quiz – Test your knowledge
Can you get 10 out of 10?...
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Domaine du Banneret Credit: www.domaine-banneret.fr 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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The ruined papal château stands above a vineyard strewn with the region's signature galets roulés pebbles. Regional profile: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Châteauneuf-du-Pape has new challenges to face in the 21st century. Matt Walls investigates...
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Raphael Michel at the centre of the investigation. Credit: Raphael Michel Fake Châteauneuf-du-Pape scandal hits bulk wine firm
Rhône producers join prosecution as civil party...
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Vineyards of Domaine de Montvac in Vacqueyras with the Dentelles de Montmirail in the distance. Credit: Andrew Jefford 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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Domaine de Nalys is in new hands. Credit: DomainedeNalys.com Guigal buys Châteauneuf-du-Pape winery Nalys
Famous Rhône producer breaks new ground in Châteauneuf-du-Pape...
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Rhône's right bank has some hidden treasures. Credit: Vins Rhône / Inter Rhône Jefford on Monday: The other right bank
The hidden Rhône...
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Credit: Mike Prior/Decanter Southern Rhône 2015: Côtes du Rhône Crus and more – part two
See the top wines and read our overview...
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Chateau de Beaucastel in Chateuneuf-du-Pape produced both a fine red and Vieilles Vignes white in 2015 Credit: Serge Chapuis Southern Rhône 2015: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and Vacqueyras – part one
Read our review and see our top wines...
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'Galets roulés' - rounded pebbles in the vineyards of Gadagne. Credit: Andrew Jefford 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...
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Fine wine for Christmas - Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Decanter's Tasting team pick 5 Châteauneufs across different price points that they recommend for the table this festive season....
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Wine Legend: Château Rayas, Réserve, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 1990
Why this wine is in our hall of fame...
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A bottle of Château Margaux 1959 in Octavian's Corsham Cellars in the UK, where it stores around £1 billion of wine. Credit: Jeff Gilbert / Alamy Anson: Will France pinch UK trade with new wine law?
A small rule change could have big repercussions...
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Value Rhône reds: Top 10 under £18
