Discover the top 100 best wines of Rhône méridional of Rhône méridional as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the 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.
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.
wines from the region of Rhône méridional go well with generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry such as recipes of lamb biryani, cantonese rice or spinach and hard-boiled eggs with béchamel sauce.
On the nose in the region of Rhône méridional often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earthy or leather and sometimes also flavors of dark chocolate, pepper or black fruits. In the mouth in the region of Rhône méridional is a powerful with a nice freshness.
