Discover the top 100 best natural sweet wines of Rhone Valley as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the natural sweet wines that are popular of Rhone Valley and the best vintages to taste in this region.
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
Also Tavel rosé. 28 AOCs, ~70,000 ha.
Supple, sun-drenched reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and moderate acidity, with intense aromas of ripe red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, candied cherry), garrigue (thyme, bay), white pepper, kirsch and soft spice. Ample, warm palate. Absolute pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Gigondas, Côtes-du-Rhône, Tavel rosé, Priorat DOQ, Rioja (as Garnacha) and star of naturally sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Autochthonous Mediterranean variety from Aragon.
natural sweet wines from the region of Rhone Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or spicy food such as recipes of roast beef casserole, gourmet croc-monsieur with comté cheese or pho soup.
