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 lamb and coconut curry, african style, savoyard crozet gratin or teriyaki chicken.

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, licorice or leather and sometimes also flavors of earth, oak or spices. 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 endive frichti, baked cod portuguese style or 3 men pizza with ravioli.

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, grapefruit or citrus and sometimes also flavors of apples, peach or butter. 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: Colombard

Colombard is one of the oldest grape varieties in the Charentes. This golden white grape variety is a cross between Chenin and Gouais. The young leaves of colombard are yellow with bronze patches. The adult leaves may be three-lobed or whole, depending on the variety. Its branches are cottony. The bunches of this variety are thick and cylindrical. Its elliptical berries are medium-sized. They change color until they ripen, ranging from greenish white to golden yellow. Colombard is associated with an average budding. It is particularly susceptible to leafhoppers, grape worms, mites, mildew, powdery mildew and gray mold. It is also sensitive to water stress, but is not very sensitive to wind. It ripens late in the second half of the year. There are a dozen approved clones of Colombard, the best known of which are 608, 607 and 606. This variety produces a full-bodied, fine white wine. Aromas of lime, nectarine, boxwood, citrus and exotic fruits are released.

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 ham with leek fondue, cod and potato gratin or blanquette of the sea.

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

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The word of the wine: Nebuchadnezzar

Bottle with a capacity of 15 litres.

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 roast beef in a crust (onions & mustard), seven o'clock leg of lamb or express chicken skewers with spices.

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

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Discover the grape variety: Vermentino

The vermentino grape variety was widespread in Italy, Sardinia and Corsica. Today, Vermentino is grown in the regions bordering the Mediterranean, mainly in Provence (Côtes de Provence, Bellet), Corsica (Corse Calvi), Languedoc (Côtes du Roussillon, Costières de Nîmes) and the Rhône Valley (Côtes du Luberon). Because it ripens late, Vermentino requires a warm climate for its development and can only be grown in regions with good sun exposure. Conversely, cold or temperate climates do not allow it to ripen properly. Vermentino is only susceptible to powdery mildew. When vinified on its own, Vermentino produces a single-variety dry white wine that is light and full-bodied with a pale yellow color. It can also be blended with other grape varieties such as Ugni Blanc, Cinsault and Grenache, in which case its low acidity makes it light and fresh. Vermentino belongs to the grape varieties of Ajaccio, Corsica and Corbières. The aromas released by this variety are multiple. One can detect notes of fresh apple, green almond, sweet spices, hawthorn, ripe pear and fresh pineapple.

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 caramelized beef with onions, aiguillettes of duck with paprika and pan-fried ceps or lamb chops with spanish sauce.

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 earth, oak or red fruit.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Rhône méridional

  • 2014With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.16/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 0With an average score of 1.90/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Rhône méridional

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

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The word of the wine: Leaflet

Small barrel with a capacity of 112 to 136 litres depending on the region.

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 chicken pie, rice with milk or chinese fondue.

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, chocolate or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or microbio.

The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Rhône méridional

  • 2001With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.21/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.13/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.10/5

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

  • Grenache
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre

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Discover the grape variety: White muscat

White muscat is a white grape variety of Greek origin. Present in several Mediterranean vineyards, it has several synonyms such as muscat de Die, muscat blanc and frontignac. In France, it occupies a little less than 7,000 ha out of a total of 45,000 ha worldwide. Its young shoots are downy. Its youngest leaves are shiny, bronzed and scabrous. The berries and bunches of this variety are all medium-sized. The flesh of the berries is juicy, sweet and firm. Muscat à petits grains has a second ripening period and buds early in the year. It is moderately vigorous and must be pruned short. It likes poor, stony slopes. This variety is often exposed to spring frosts. It fears mildew, wasps, grape worms, court-noué, grey rot and powdery mildew. Muscat à petits grains is used to make rosé wines and dry white wines. Orange, brown sugar, barley sugar and raisins are the known aromas of these wines.

Great other wines of Rhône méridional

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Food and wine pairing with a other wine of Rhône méridional

Other wines from the region of Rhône méridional go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of monkfish tagine, tomatoes, zucchini, potatoes stuffed moroccan style with... or rabbit with white wine.

The most used grape varieties in other wine of Rhône méridional

  • Mourvedre
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache

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The word of the wine: Chair

Characteristic of a wine that gives an impression of fullness and density in the mouth, without any roughness.

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

  • 0With an average score of 3.71/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.20/5

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