Discover the top 100 best red wines of Rhone Valley as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red 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.
Polymorphic family (blanc, gris and noir, mutations of the same variety) yielding crisp, saline whites with citrus, white flowers, fennel and iodine notes, or light fruity reds. Refreshing palate with preserved acidity under warm conditions. Traditional component of Picpoul de Pinet AOC, present in Languedoc, Côtes-du-Rhône AOC and Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC (terret noir authorised). Very old Languedoc autochthonous variety, signature of Mediterranean coastal terroirs.
red wines from the region of Rhone Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry such as recipes of lamb tagine with dried fruits and herbs, barbecued filet mignon or chicken and mushroom risotto.
On the nose in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, blackberry or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of tobacco, leather or black fruits. In the mouth in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
