Discover the top 100 best sparkling wines of Rhone Valley as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the sparkling 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.
Round, supple whites with a soft palate, showing discreet aromas of apple, pear, fresh almond, white flowers and brioche notes. Moderate acidity, light finish. Star of Crémant d'Alsace (fine, taut sparkling) and base of Edelzwicker. Grown in Germany (Weissburgunder, Baden-Württemberg), northern Italy (Pinot Bianco, Alto Adige), Austria and Luxembourg. A white mutation of Pinot Noir.
sparkling wines from the region of Rhone Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of pasta with shrimp, chicken tagine with lemon confit (marrakech style) or chicken skewers with curry and lemon.
On the nose in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of non oak. In the mouth in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.
