
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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Clos du Caillou Chateauneuf-du-Pape Reserve 2014Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Gerard Bertrand Grand Terroir Pic Saint Loup 2014Rhone Red Blends from Languedoc, South of France, France
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Gerard Bertrand Kosmos Organic Red Blend 2014Rhone Red Blends from Vin de France, France
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Domaine Catherine Le Goeuil Cairanne Cotes du Rhone Villages 2014Rhone Red Blends from Rhone, France
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Booker Vineyard Fulldraw 24 2014Rhone Red Blends from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Jaboulet Cotes du Rhone Parallele 45 Rouge (375ML half-bottle) 2014Rhone Red Blends from Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France
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Plateau des Chenes Lirac Rouge 2014Rhone Red Blends from Rhone, France
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Gerard Bertrand Grand Terroir Les Aspres 2014Rhone Red Blends from Cotes du Roussillon-Les Aspres, Côtes du Roussillon-Villages, Roussillon, South of France, France
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Clos du Caillou Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Quartz 2014Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Domaine Lafage Tessellae Old Vines GSM 2014Rhone Red Blends from Côtes du Roussillon, Roussillon, South of France, France
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Bila-Haut by Michel Chapoutier Cotes du Roussillon Villages 2014Rhone Red Blends from Côtes du Roussillon-Villages, Roussillon, South of France, France
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Chateau La Nerthe Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2014Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2014Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Chateau Ollieux-Romanis Corbieres Cuvee Or 2014Rhone Red Blends from Corbieres, Languedoc, South of France, France
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Chateau de Saint Cosme Gigondas 2014Rhone Red Blends from Gigondas, Rhone, France
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Domaines Ott Chateau Romassan Bandol Rouge 2014Rhone Red Blends from Bandol, Provence, South of France, France
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Ventana Rubystone Red 2014Rhone Red Blends from Arroyo Seco, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone Nature 2014Rhone Red Blends from Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France
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Chateau de Saint Cosme Cotes du Rhone Les Deux Albions 2014Rhone Red Blends from Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France
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Domaine Saint Prefert Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2014Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Domaine Coteaux des Travers Rasteau La Mondona 2014Rhone Red Blends from Rasteau, Rhone, France
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Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf-du-Pape Telegramme 2014Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Henschke Henry's Seven 2014Rhone Red Blends from Barossa, South Australia, Australia
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Chateau Maris Old School Rouge 2014Rhone Red Blends from Languedoc, South of France, France
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Louis Bernard Cotes du Rhone Domaine le Garrigon 2014Rhone Red Blends from Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France