
Rhône Blends
Learn about Rhône Blends — taste profile, popular regions and more ...
With bold fruit flavors and accents of sweet spice, red Rhône blends originated from France’s southern Rhône Valley. Grenache, supported by Syrah and Mourvèdre typically form the base of the blend, while Carignan, Cinsault and Counoise often come in to play. With some creative interpretation, Rhône blends have also become popular in Priorat, Washington, Australia and California.
Tasting Notes for Rhône Blends
A Rhône blend is a dry, red wine and will vary according to its individual components, as each variety brings something different to the glass. Grenache is the lightest in color but contributes plenty of ripe red fruit and a plush texture. Syrah supplies dark fruit flavors, along with savory, spicy and earthy notes. Mourvèdre is responsible for a floral perfume and earthy flavor as well as structure and a healthy dose of color. New World examples of Rhone Blends tend to be fruit-forward in style, while those from the Old World will often have more earth, structure and herbal components on top of ripe red and blue fruit.
Perfect Food Pairings for Rhône Blends
Rhône Blends work with a wide variety of meat-based dishes, playing equally well with beef, pork, lamb or game. Braised beef cheeks, grilled steak or sausages, roasted pork and squab are all fine pairings for these red wines.
Sommelier Secrets for Rhône Blends
Some regions like to put their own local spin on the red Rhône blend—for example, in Australia’s Barossa Valley, Shiraz is commonly blended with Cabernet Sauvignon to add structure, tannin and a long finish. Grenache-based Rhone blends from Priorat often include Carignan (known locally as Cariñena) and Syrah, but also international varieties like Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. In California, anything goes, and it is not uncommon to see Petite Sirah make an appearance in Rhone-style red blends.
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Chateau Saint Roch Cotes du Roussillon Kerbuccio Maury Sec 2017Rhone Red Blends from Maury, Roussillon, South of France, France
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Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2019Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2018Rhone Red Blends from Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France
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Cellier des Dauphins Reserve Cotes du Rhone 2019Rhone Red Blends from Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France
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Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Crau 2019Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Famille Perrin Gigondas La Gille 2019Rhone Red Blends from Gigondas, Rhone, France
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Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone Villages Rouge 2019Rhone Red Blends from Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France
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Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Chaupin 2019Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Clos Saint-Jean Sanctus Sanctorum (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2019Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Reserve de Bonpas Cotes du Rhone 2020Rhone Red Blends from Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France
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Avaline Red BlendRhone Red Blends from Vin de France, France
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L'Aventure Cote A Cote 2019Rhone Red Blends from Willow Creek District, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Domaine du Pere Caboche Elisabeth Chambellan Vieilles Vignes Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2020Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Domaine Raymond Usseglio Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Imperiale 2019Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Chateau La Nerthe Les Cassagnes Cotes du Rhone Villages 2019Rhone Red Blends from Cotes du Rhone Villages, Rhone, France
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Gerard Bertrand Chateau L'Hospitalet Grand Vin Rouge 2018Rhone Red Blends from La Clape, Languedoc, South of France, France
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Andre Brunel Cotes du Rhone Villages Cuvee Sabrine 2017Rhone Red Blends from Cotes du Rhone Villages, Rhone, France
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M. Chapoutier Cotes du Rhone Belleruche Rouge 2020Rhone Red Blends from Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France
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Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2019Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Clos Saint-Jean Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Combe des Fous 2019Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Chateau de la Negly Coteaux Du Languedoc La Clape L'Ancely 2017Rhone Red Blends from La Clape, Languedoc, South of France, France
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Chateau de la Negly Coteaux du Languedoc La Cote 2019Rhone Red Blends from Languedoc, South of France, France
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Domaine Lafage Bastide Miraflors Vieilles Vignes 2019Rhone Red Blends from Côtes du Roussillon, Roussillon, South of France, France
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Jean-Luc Colombo Cotes du Rhone Les Abeilles 2018Rhone Red Blends from Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France
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Gerard Bertrand Clos d'Ora Rouge 2017Rhone Red Blends from Minervois La Liviniere, Minervois, Languedoc, South of France, France
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