France | The Rhône
The valley of the Rhône river, as it winds from Lyon to the Mediterranean, offers much in the way of striking scenery; from the vertiginous slopes of Côte Rôtie, to the Provençale palette of the Côtes du Rhône, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Dentelles de Montmirail and Mont Ventoux.
This diverse region that presents such a feast for the eyes has become one of the world’s most exciting fine wine-producing areas. A new generation of passionate young grower-winemakers has begun producing wines under their own labels once contracts with the négociants had expired. Their enthusiasm and attention to detail have boosted the quality and distinctiveness of the wines, which are amazingly well priced for the quality they offer.
Within the region there are two distinct areas that make quite different styles of wine. To the north, the Northern Rhône (referred to in French as Rhône septentrienal), produces deeply-coloured reds made purely from Syrah including such famous names as: Hermitage, Cornas or St-Joseph. The rich white wines are based upon Marsanne and Rousanne, and (in Condrieu only) intensely-perfumed white wines made from Viognier.
South of Montélimar in the Southern Rhône (in French Rhône méridional) it is the red grape Grenache that dominates the paler but velvety red wines, with Syrah, Mourvèdre and others forming a supporting cast. Most notable wines produced in the region include: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Côtes du Rhône, Lirac and Tavel. Here the white wines also tend to be blends based on Grenache Blanc.
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Piedlong Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2020
From £47.00
A velvety Châteauneuf-du-Pape perfectly pitched between richness, freshness, robustness & femininity...Read More...
Domaine Roger Sabon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Olivets 2022
From £33.00
Sabon's 'Les Olivets' is always one of the best bargains in Châteauneuf-du-Pape...Read More...
Domaine Georges Vernay Les Chaillées de l'Enfer Condrieu 2021
From £105.00
An exquisite & very elegant Condrieu, displaying all the hallmarks of very fine Viognier...Read More...
Rhône by Roger Sabon 2023
From £15.75
A bold, fruity Côtes du Rhône ready for immediate drinking or short term cellaring...Read More...
Domaine Georges Vernay Blonde du Seigneur Côte Rôtie 2021
From £76.00
A powerful yet refined wine with great finesse and a long, sustained finish...Read More...
Cuilleron Condrieu La Petite Côte 2023
From £48.00
A stylish, fresh & beautifully spicy expression from one of Condrieu's star domaines...Read More...
Cuilleron Syrah Les Vignes d'à Côté 2023
From £18.00
A rich & minerally expression of Syrah from the star domaine of Cuilleron...Read More...
Domaine la Soumade Côtes du Rhône 2022
From £16.75
A high quality Côtes du Rhône from the Domaine la Soumade stable...Read More...
Famille Perrin Côtes-du-Rhône Villages 2021
From £17.50
A great value red from the very best vineyard sites of the region...Read More...
Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2018/19
From £70.00
Intensely concentrated Châteauneuf-du-Pape from one of the regions most renowned estates...Read More...
Télégramme Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2021
From £43.00
A delicious fruit driven 2nd label of Vieux Télégraphe which drinks well in its youth...Read More...
M. Chapoutier Condrieu Invitare 2021/23
From £44.00
An invitation to taste the unique characteristics of the Rhône Valley's Condrieu appellation...Read More...
M. Chapoutier Cornas Les Arènes 2019
From £40.00
An outstanding wine offering textbook notes of black olives, blackberries, raspberries & peppery herbs...Read More...
M. Chapoutier Saint-Joseph Les Granilites Rouge 2019/21
From £33.00
A certified organic Syrah the perfectly reflects the classic Saint-Joseph Grand Cru...Read More...
M. Chapoutier Petite Ruche Crozes-Hermitage Blanc 2022/23
From £23.00
Rare Marsanne white wine from the world famous Crozes-Hermitage appellation...Read More...
M. Chapoutier Crozes Hermitage Petite Ruche Rouge 2022
From £21.00
Pure, rich & smooth Syrah with red and black fruits aplenty...Read More...
Domaine de la Solitude Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2023
From £16.00
An elegant Côtes du Rhône from one of the region's finest estates...Read More...
Rotem & Mounir Saouma Châteauneuf-du-Pape Omnia 2021
From £99.00
This is a wine that needs to be tasted to be believed...Read More...
Domaine de Durban Muscat de Beaumes de Venise 2022
£13.50
A highly aromatic, opulent & delicately coloured dessert style wine...Read More...
Château de Campuget '1753' Viognier 2023
From £15.00
A beautifully balanced & aromatic Viognier, perfect with Asian or Indian inspired cuisine...Read More...
Château de Campuget '1753' Syrah Sans Sulfites 2023
From £15.00
A classy and intense Syrah made without the addition of sulphites...Read More...
