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Southern Rhone Red Blend is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Rhône Valley, France.
The wines show medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to dark fruit, spice, herbs, earth, floral notes and pepper.
It is planted most seriously in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras and Côtes du Rhône.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for mediterranean.
It blends readily with Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre.
On other labels it goes by GSM and Rhône Blend.
At the table it suits beef and bean stew with sage, meatloaf and herb-crusted lamb rack.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Grenache
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Syrah
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Mourvèdre
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Grenache
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Syrah
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Mourvèdre
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Carignan
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Cinsault
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Clairette
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Counoise
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Muscardin
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Terret Noir
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Vaccarese
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Viognier
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Roussanne
Read →Food pairings.
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Beef and bean stew with sage
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Meatloaf
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Herb-crusted lamb rack
Also labelled.
GSM, Rhône Blend.
Bottles to look for.
- Chateau d'Esclans Cotes de Provence Whispering Angel Rose, France
- Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Grand Cuvee Hommage a Jacques Perrin, Rhone, France
- Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
- Chateau de Beaucastel Cotes du Rhone Coudoulet de Beaucastel, Rhone, France
- Chateau de Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone Reserve, Rhone, France
- Chateau La Nerthe Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
- Chateau Minuty Cotes de Provence 'M de Minuty' Rose, France
- Chateau Mont-Redon Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
Southern Rhone Red Blend: common questions
01.What does Southern Rhone Red Blend taste like?+
Southern Rhone Red Blend tastes of dark fruit, spice, herbs, earth, floral notes and pepper, plus two more. The wines show medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Southern Rhone Red Blend from?+
Southern Rhone Red Blend originates in Rhône Valley, France.
03.Where is Southern Rhone Red Blend grown?+
The key regions for Southern Rhone Red Blend are Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras and Côtes du Rhône.
04.What food pairs with Southern Rhone Red Blend?+
Pour it with beef and bean stew with sage, meatloaf and herb-crusted lamb rack.
05.What else is Southern Rhone Red Blend called?+
Southern Rhone Red Blend is also labelled GSM and Rhône Blend.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.