Discover the top 100 best sparkling wines of Rhône méridional of Rhône méridional as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the sparkling wines that are popular of Rhône méridional and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Sunny, Mediterranean southern Rhône, kingdom of Grenache Noir. Fleshy, generous reds with signature notes of candied red and black fruits (cherry, plum), garrigue (thyme, rosemary), pepper and sweet spices, round tannins and an opulent palate. Blended with peppery Syrah, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Flagship crus: Châteauneuf-du-Pape on rolled pebbles (powerful, age-worthy), Gigondas, dense Vacqueyras, fleshy Tavel rosé, sweet muscat Beaumes-de-Venise.
123 communes, mistral climate.
Light, lively whites with a tender palate and low acidity, with discreet aromas of fresh hazelnut, white flowers, light honey, apple and strongly terroir-driven mineral notes ("chameleon wine" of Swiss soils). Made as dry, often slightly sparkling whites. Absolute star of Vaud (Dézaley, Calamin, Lavaux Grand Cru) and Valais (Fendant) in Switzerland. Also in Pouilly-sur-Loire AOC and the German Jura. Excellent table grape.
sparkling wines from the region of Rhône méridional go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of traditional flemish carbonades, royal couscous (lamb, chicken, merguez) or honey chicken wok style.
