
Rhône Wine France
Learn about Rhône wine, common tasting notes, where the region is and more...
A long and narrow valley producing flavorful red, white, and rosé wines, the Rhône is bisected by the river of the same name and split into two distinct sub-regions—north and south. While a handful of grape varieties span the entire length of the valley, there are significant differences between the two zones in climate and geography as well as the style and quantity of wines produced. The Northern Rhône, with its continental climate and steep hillside vineyards, is responsible for a mere 5% or less of the greater region’s total output. The Southern Rhône has a much more Mediterranean climate, the aggressive, chilly Mistral wind and plentiful fragrant wild herbs known collectively as ‘garrigue.’
In the Northern Rhône, the only permitted red variety is Syrah, which in the appellations of St.-Joseph, Hermitage, Cornas and Côte-Rôtie, it produces velvety black-fruit driven, savory, peppery red wines often with telltale notes of olive, game and smoke. Full-bodied, perfumed whites are made from Viognier in Condrieu and Château-Grillet, while elsewhere only Marsanne and Roussanne are used, with the former providing body and texture and the latter lending nervy acidity. The wines of the Southern Rhône are typically blends, with the reds often based on Grenache and balanced by Syrah, Mourvèdre, and an assortment of other varieties. All three northern white varieties are used here, as well as Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Bourbelenc and more. The best known sub-regions of the Southern Rhône are the reliable, wallet-friendly Côtes du Rhône and the esteemed Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Others include Gigondas, Vacqueyras and the rosé-only appellation Tavel.
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M. Chapoutier La Combe Pilate 2017Viognier from Rhone, France
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Maison Nicolas Perrin Condrieu 2012Viognier from Condrieu, Rhone, France
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Jaboulet Condrieu Les Cassines 2014Viognier from Condrieu, Rhone, France
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Guigal La Doriane Condrieu 2017Viognier from Condrieu, Rhone, France
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Guigal Condrieu 2015Viognier from Condrieu, Rhone, France
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Guigal La Doriane Condrieu 2009Viognier from Condrieu, Rhone, France
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Louis Cheze Condrieu Pagus Luminis 2015Viognier from Condrieu, Rhone, France
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Georges Vernay Condrieu Les Chaillees de L'Enfer 2012Viognier from Condrieu, Rhone, France
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Domaine de la Janasse Principaute d'Orange Viognier 2017Viognier from Rhone, France
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Maison Nicolas Perrin Hermitage Blanc 2010Viognier from Hermitage, Rhone, France
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Maison Nicolas Perrin Condrieu 2013Viognier from Condrieu, Rhone, France
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Vins de Vienne Viognier 2014Viognier from Rhone, France
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Maison Nicolas Perrin Hermitage Blanc 2008Viognier from Hermitage, Rhone, France
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Delas Condrieu Clos Boucher Viognier 2012Viognier from Condrieu, Rhone, France
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M. Chapoutier La Combe Pilate 2016Viognier from Rhone, France
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Georges Vernay Condrieu Terrasses de l'Empire 2017Viognier from Condrieu, Rhone, France
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Chateau de Saint Cosme Condrieu 2016Viognier from Condrieu, Rhone, France
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Guigal La Doriane Condrieu 2014Viognier from Condrieu, Rhone, France
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Delas Condrieu Clos Boucher Viognier 2016Viognier from Condrieu, Rhone, France
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Guigal Condrieu 2011Viognier from Condrieu, Rhone, France
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Georges Vernay Condrieu Terrasses de l'Empire 2012Viognier from Condrieu, Rhone, France
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Guigal Condrieu 2013Viognier from Condrieu, Rhone, France
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Vins de Vienne Condrieu La Chambee Blanc D'Or 2010Viognier from Condrieu, Rhone, France
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Les Alexandrins Condrieu 2016Viognier from Condrieu, Rhone, France
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Lionel Faury Condrieu 2017Viognier from Condrieu, Rhone, France
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