Rhône Valley is a wine region of France.
The signature grape is Syrah, backed by Grenache, Mourvèdre, Viognier and Marsanne, plus one more.
Vines root into clay, granite and limestone.
The climate is mediterranean, running continental.
The vineyards themselves read as riverside and slopes.
Red wine, white wine and rosé wine, plus one more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows bold and robust, dark fruit flavors and spice, aromatic and rich and fresh and fruity, plus one more.
The named areas within are Côte Rôtie, Hermitage, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes du Rhône and Cornas, plus one more.
Pour them alongside grilled meats, ratatouille, spicy dishes and rich cheeses.
Serve at 16 to 18°C.
Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
In the glass.
Red: Bold and robust, Dark fruit flavors and spice.
White: Aromatic and rich.
Rosé: Fresh and fruity, Lively acidity.
Grapes planted here.
Bottles to look for.
- Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Grand Cuvee Hommage a Jacques Perrin, Rhone, France
- Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
- Chateau de Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone Reserve, Rhone, France
- Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf-du-Pape Pignan Reserve, Rhone, France
- Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf-du-Pape Reserve, Rhone, France
- Domaine Auguste Clape Cornas, Rhone, France
- Domaine de la Chapelle Hermitage La Chapelle, Rhone, France
- Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee da Capo, Rhone, France
At the table.
- Grilled meats
- Ratatouille
- Spicy dishes
- Rich cheeses
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 16 to 18°C.
- Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
Inside the region.
Nearby regions.
Rhône Valley: common questions
01.What grapes is Rhône Valley known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Rhône Valley make?+
03.Where is Rhône Valley?+
04.What food goes with Rhône Valley wine?+
05.How long does Rhône Valley wine age?+
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