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.
Quick Links Southern Rhône 2023: The connoisseur’s guide
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Rhône producer to know: Domaine Chaume-Arnaud, Vinsobres
Drinkable and age-worthy wines worth seeking out...
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Southern Rhône white wines: how do they compare?
There is fascinating diversity among the Southern Rhône's white wines despite only making up 4% of production
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Best French wines: 100 point scores
Top-scoring wines from Champagne to the Rhône...
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Get to know Southern Rhône: Good, better, best
Dominated by Châteauneuf-du-Pape at its heart, but there are 40 more appellations to explore...
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Walls' hidden gems: Domaine du Banneret, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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Walls: The magic of mature Gigondas
Matt Walls examines seven mature vintages of Gigondas wines and reports on what is drinking well now and what should be kept cellared for a little while longer.
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Property: Picturesque wine château in Ventoux for sale
A hidden gem in the southern Rhône...
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Walls: Henri Bonneau and the estate today
Matt Walls visits the Henri Bonneau estate to meet the new owners...
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Matt Walls: My two years in Provence writing Wines of the Rhône
Matt Walls looks back on his two year research project for his latest book Wines of the Rhone, and the trials and tribulations of moving his family to France...
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Rhône 2019: Top 25 white wines
There are some superb wines in this Top 25
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Rasteau, Cairanne & Vinsobres 2019: Report and top scoring wines
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Rhône 2019: Best-value wines under £20/$25
There's value to be found in 2019 if you know where to look
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Lirac & Tavel 2019: Report and top scoring wines
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Gigondas, Vacqueyras & Beaumes de Venise 2019: Report and top scoring wines
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2019: Report and top scoring 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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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....