The best wines of Rhône méridional

Discover the best wines of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley as well as the best winemakers of Rhône méridional and estates of Rhône méridional to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Rhône méridional and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Rhône méridional by region

Looking for a good wine of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Rhône méridional. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Rhône méridional with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Rhône méridional

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Rhône méridional

Red wines from the region of Rhône méridional go well with generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry such as recipes of leg of lamb with baked potatoes, sloth pork loin or turkey osso bucco.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Rhône méridional

On the nose the red wine of the region of Rhône méridional. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, dried fruit or jam and sometimes also flavors of oaky, dark fruit or black fruits. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Rhône méridional. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Rhône méridional

  • 2000With an average score of 4.41/5
  • 1999With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.34/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.25/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.25/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Rhône méridional

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Cinsault
  • Carignan
  • Cabernet Sauvignon

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Rhône méridional

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Discovering the wine region of Rhône méridional

Côtes du Rhône is a regional appellation in the Rhône Valley in eastern France. It applies to red, rosé and white wines, and includes more than 170 villages. The area follows the course of the Rhône southward for 125 miles (200 km) from Saint-Cyr-sur-le-Rhône to Avignon. A small portion of the wines in the appellation are white wines.

However, the classic Côtes du Rhône wine is a blend of Fruity, medium-weight reds made from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. The Côtes du Rhône appellation was introduced in November 1937. Its purpose was to give a general title to good quality Rhone wines from the lesser known and less prestigious wine producing areas of the valley. Côtes du Rhône The landscape of the Côtes du Rhône.

Great white wines of Rhône méridional

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Rhône méridional

White wines from the region of Rhône méridional go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of beef bourguignon with cookéo, smoked salmon sandwich or ramen burger.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Rhône méridional

On the nose the white wine of the region of Rhône méridional. often reveals types of flavors of cream, red fruit or spices and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, floral or dried fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Rhône méridional. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Rhône méridional

  • 2010With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.74/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.60/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Rhône méridional

  • Roussanne
  • Viognier
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Clairette
  • Marsanne
  • Bourboulenc

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Rhône méridional

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Discover the grape variety: Muscardin

Muscardin noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Vaucluse). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by bunches of medium size, and grapes of medium caliber. The Muscardin noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhône valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Languedoc & Roussillon.

Great sparkling wines of Rhône méridional

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Rhône méridional

Sparkling wines from the region of Rhône méridional go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of pork chops with curry and honey, salmon lasagna or shrimp, coconut and ginger soup.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Rhône méridional

In the mouth the sparkling wine of the region of Rhône méridional. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Rhône méridional

  • 2016With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.50/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Rhône méridional

  • Chardonnay
  • Clairette
  • Malvasia
  • Colombard
  • Macabeo
  • Viura

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Rhône méridional

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The word of the wine: Pitting (acetic)

Synonymous with acescence.

Great pink wines of Rhône méridional

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Rhône méridional

Pink 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 beef kidney, lamb tagine with dried fruits or lamb tagine with prunes and almonds.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Rhône méridional

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Rhône méridional. often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, red fruit or oak and sometimes also flavors of raspberry, red cherry or red currant. In the mouth the pink wine of the region of Rhône méridional. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in pink wine of Rhône méridional

  • 2018With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.74/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.64/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.50/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Rhône méridional

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Cinsault
  • Mourvedre
  • Carignan
  • Tempranillo

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Rhône méridional

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Discover the grape variety: Gros Manseng

Gros Manseng blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Netherlands). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and small grapes. Gros Manseng blanc can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone valley, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Great sweet wines of Rhône méridional

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Rhône méridional

Sweet wines from the region of Rhône méridional go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb such as recipes of monkfish tail with white butter, rabbit provencale (mario style) or rack of lamb in a crust of herbs and seeds with thyme juice and....

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Rhône méridional

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Rhône méridional. often reveals types of flavors of honey, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, tropical fruit or red fruit.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Rhône méridional

  • 2014With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.03/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.75/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Rhône méridional

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Merlot
  • Carignan
  • Clairette
  • Grenache Gris

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Rhône méridional

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The word of the wine: Alcooleux

Said of a wine dominated by the presence of alcohol.

Great natural sweet wines of Rhône méridional

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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Rhône méridional

Natural sweet wines from the region of Rhône méridional go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food, sweet desserts or beef such as recipes of shrimp curry (reunionese recipe), homemade cookies or beef tongue in hot pickle sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Rhône méridional

On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Rhône méridional. often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, orange peel or orange blossom and sometimes also flavors of elderflower, mango or lychee.

The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Rhône méridional

  • 2001With an average score of 4.41/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1999With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.19/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.19/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.13/5

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Rhône méridional

  • Grenache
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre

The best wineries and winemakers for natural-sweet wine of Rhône méridional

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Discover the grape variety: Viognier

White Viognier is a grape variety that originated in France (Rhone Valley). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and grapes of small size. White Viognier can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Savoie & Bugey, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Beaujolais.

Great unknow wines of Rhône méridional

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Food and wine pairing with a unknow wine of Rhône méridional

Unknow wines from the region of Rhône méridional go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

Organoleptic analysis of unknow wine of Rhône méridional

On the nose the unknow wine of the region of Rhône méridional. often reveals types of flavors of oak, spices.

The best vintages in unknow wine of Rhône méridional

  • 2012With an average score of 3.20/5

The best wineries and winemakers for unknow wine of Rhône méridional

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News from the vineyard of Rhône méridional

Brad Pitt launches skincare range using ingredients from Rhône Valley vineyard

Le Domaine Skincare features a serum, a cream, a fluid cream and a cleansing emulsion, all of which are vegan and suitable for all skin types. The products are made from organic matter that was previously discarded after the grapes had been pressed. Le Domaine Skincare’s packaging also includes recyclable glass bottles and jars, and reusable stoppers made of oak cut from the scraps of the vineyard’s wine barrels. ‘It is about imitating nature’s organic cycles, its original beauty,’ said Pitt, wh ...

Port Ellen and Brora casks to be auctioned by Sotheby’s

Part of the auction house’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, the sale runs until next Tuesday, 14 June, and also includes one-off collaborations with artist Ini Archibong and photographer Trey Ratcliff. The two refill American oak hogshead casks, supplied from Diageo’s Casks of Distinction VIP private cask purchase programme, both have pre-sale estimates of £700,000-1.2m. The Port Ellen cask was filled on 15 February 1979, has a current strength of 52.9% abv and is estimated to hold 102 bottles. T ...

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