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.
Fresh and aromatic whites with an ample palate and preserved acidity despite the sun, on discreet aromas of white flowers (broom), citrus, exotic fruits, fennel and saline marine notes. Very late-ripening, retaining freshness in hot climates. Essential component of white Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, white Côtes-du-Rhône and Bandol blanc, and the absolute signature of La Clape AOC. Native southern French variety with very late ripening.
red wines from the region of Rhone Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pork tongue with bacon and onions, lamb delight with tomato and cinnamon or potjevleesch (meat in a pot).
On the nose in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, smoke or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, blueberry or minerality. In the mouth in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
