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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Domaine de Beaurenard Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2021
From £47.00
Rotem & Mounir Saouma Côtes du Rhône Villages Inopia Rouge 2018/20
From £28.50
A silky & elegant Côtes-du-Rhône Villages of tremendous finesse and balance...Read More...
Domaine de Beaurenard Rasteau 2021
From £24.50
Domaine de Beaurenard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Boisrenard 2020
From £64.00
A stunning, benchmark Châteauneuf-du-Pape produced organically & biodynamically...Read More...
Domaine André Brunel Est-Ouest Côtes du Rhône 2023
From £13.50
A delicious and inviting Côtes du Rhône showing warm, juicy & spicy black plum flavours...Read More...
Château Beauchêne Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grande Réserve 2022
From £32.00
A perfectly concentrated, spicy, & delicious Châteauneuf-du-Pape made from ancient vines...Read More...
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Château de Beaucastel Côtes du Rhône Coudoulet Blanc 2021
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Château de Beaucastel Côtes du Rhône Coudoulet Rouge 2022
From £35.00
An impressive wine that offers outstanding value for a Côtes du Rhône of this calibre...Read More...
Maison Tardieu-Laurent Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc Nobles Origines 2021
From £24.50
This white Côtes-du-Rhône displays intense honeysuckle aromas & is absolutely delicious to drink now...Read More...
Domaine André Brunel Les Cailloux Chateauneuf du Pape 2022
From £40.00
Concentrated, velvety and harmonious with a wonderful long and savoury finish...Read More...
Domaine Courbis Saint Joseph Les Royes 2021
From £38.00
Smooth, silky & concentrated Syrah from the Northern Rhône in France...Read More...
Domaine Courbis La Sabarotte Cornas 2020
From £69.00
Domaine Courbis Les Eygats Cornas 2020
From £53.00
An opulent and complex Syrah with intense flavours of
black fruits, liquorice and wild herbs...Read More...
black fruits, liquorice and wild herbs...Read More...