Southern Rhône
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Walls’ hidden gems: Domaine Font de Courtedune, Châteauneuf-du-Pape'Tradition is the wisdom of the many'
By Matt Walls Published
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Walls: Gigondas 2013 and 2014 – time to drink up?Is it time to bring these wines out of storage and enjoy or do they have longer left?
By Matt Walls Published
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Walls: Domaine de la Janasse, Vieilles Vignes 2011-2000 verticalMultiple vintages of sublime Châteauneuf tasted and rated...
By Matt Walls Last updated
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Southern Rhône 2019 report plus top scoring winesDespite extremely hot and dry conditions, the 2019 vintage has produced plenty of delicious, rich and vivid wines that are well worth buying from the southern Rhône says Matt Walls.
By Matt Walls Last updated
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Walls’ hidden gems: Domaine La Ferme St-Martin, Beaumes de VeniseExpressive, drinkable, balanced and well-priced Rhône wines...
By Matt Walls Published
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2019 & 2009: panel tasting results96 wines tasted
By Matt Walls Published
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Guigal acquires Tavel rosé estate Château d’AqueriaGuigal praises Tavel appellation's 'gastronomic rosé' wines...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Walls: a drink with Château de Beaucastel’s César PerrinWinemaker César Perrin explains the changes afoot at Château de Beaucastel...
By Matt Walls Last updated
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Walls: Tavel and its unexpected revolutionRosé rising - read about the resurgence of Tavel...
By Matt Walls Published
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Walls’ hidden gems: Mas de Libian, ArdècheAn estate to know and the wines to seek out...
By Matt Walls Published
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Walls: Vacqueyras 2015 vs 2016 – how are they drinking now?Matt Walls' expert advice on which wines to buy...
By Matt Walls Published
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Southern Rhône 2020: full report and top scoring winesDespite a hot year, wines are fresh and accessible when young with whites particularly exceptional.
By Matt Walls Last updated
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Lirac & Tavel 2020: report and top-scoring wines2020 is a great year to get to know Lirac and Tavel wines...
By Matt Walls Published
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Rasteau, Cairanne & Vinsobres 2020: report and top-scoring winesCareful research into the best estates will be rewarded ...
By Matt Walls Published
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Gigondas, Vacqueyras & Beaumes de Venise 2020: report and top-scoring winesVacqueyras and Beaumes de Venise 2020 are good for early drinking...
By Matt Walls Published
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12 alternatives to Châteauneuf-du-PapeIf you love Châteauneuf-du-Pape's style but not the cost, read on as Decanter's Tasting team recommend 12 muscular alternatives worth trying...
By Natalie Earl Last updated
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Rhône producer to know: Domaine Gramenon, VinsobresOne of the greatest, most soulful estates of the Rhône Valley...
By Matt Walls Published
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Walls: exploring the three Vs of the Southern RhôneElegance with an easy-going drinkability...
By Matt Walls Last updated
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Cornas 2018 in bottle: full overview plus top-scoring winesThe 2018s are succulent, juicy and fresh and are easy to enjoy...
By Matt Walls Published
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Walls’ hidden gems: Moulin de la Gardette, GigondasMatt Walls uncovers organic, Gigondas-based producer Moulin de la Gardette and tastes eight of its wines.
By Matt Walls Last updated
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Rhône producer to know: Domaine Chaume-Arnaud, VinsobresDrinkable and age-worthy wines worth seeking out...
By Matt Walls Published
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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
By Matt Walls Last updated
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Get to know Southern Rhône: Good, better, bestDominated by Châteauneuf-du-Pape at its heart, but there are 40 more appellations to explore...
By Matt Walls Last updated
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Property: Picturesque wine château in Ventoux for saleA hidden gem in the southern Rhône...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Walls: Henri Bonneau and the estate todayMatt Walls visits the Henri Bonneau estate to meet the new owners...
By Matt Walls Published
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Matt Walls: My two years in Provence writing Wines of the RhôneMatt 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...
By Matt Walls Published
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Rhône 2019: Best-value wines under £20/$25There's value to be found in 2019 if you know where to look
By Matt Walls Last updated
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Producer profile: Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe plus 15 wines tastedThis family-owned and run estate has been making wine in the southern Rhône for over a century, now producing some of the most elegant and long-lived of all Châteauneuf wines, Matt Walls explores its history and tastes a selection of their flagship red and white produced from the privileged plateau vineyard La Crau...
By Matt Walls Published
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Rare vertical tasting: Domaine les Cailloux’s Cuvée Centenaire 1989-2016A rare chance to taste a vertical of this special bottling....
By Matt Walls Published
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By Decanter Staff Last updated
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Châteauneuf Variety is the Spice
Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines are renowned for their quality and breadth of styles, but as
By James Lawther MW Last updated
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Southern Rhône 2018 report: The top scorersMatt Walls reports on the wines of the Southern Rhône in 2018, covering Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Beaumes de Venise, Rasteau, Cairanne, Vinsobres, Lirac and Tavel...
By Matt Walls Last updated