
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 des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2005Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Chateau Rayas Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone Reserve 2005Rhone Red Blends from Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France
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Domaine du Grand Tinel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Alexis Establet 2005Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Saxum James Berry Vineyard Bone Rock 2005Rhone Red Blends from Central Coast, California
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Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2005Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Clos du Caillou Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Quartz 2005Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Domaine du Vieux Lazaret Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Exceptionnelle 2005Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Domaine Pierre Usseglio et Fils Chateauneuf-du-Pape Mon Aieul 2005Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Crau 2005Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Jean-Luc Colombo Cotes du Rhone Les Abeilles 2005Rhone Red Blends from Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France
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Betts & Scholl Hermitage Rouge 2005Rhone Red Blends from Hermitage, Rhone, France
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Mas de Boislauzon Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee du Quet 2005Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Agly Brothers B Cotes du Roussillon 2005Rhone Red Blends from Côtes du Roussillon, Roussillon, South of France, France
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Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee (stained label) 2005Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2005Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Chateau La Nerthe Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2005Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Louis Bernard Cotes du Rhone Villages 2005Rhone Red Blends from Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France
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Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf-du-Pape (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2005Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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La Vieille Ferme Rouge 2005Rhone Red Blends from France
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Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Chateauneuf-du-Pape Reserve 2005Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Dom. du Pere Pape Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Crau de Ma Mère 2005Rhone Red Blends from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
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Jaboulet Cotes du Rhone Parallele 45 Rouge 2005Rhone Red Blends from Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France
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Baugier Thunevin Cotes du Roussillon 2005Rhone Red Blends from Côtes du Roussillon, Roussillon, South of France, France
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Famille Perrin Gigondas La Gille 2005Rhone Red Blends from Gigondas, Rhone, France
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Goats do Roam In Villages Red 2005Rhone Red Blends from South Africa
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