Vallée du Rhône

The Rhône Valley, located in the southeast of France, is one of the most iconic and renowned wine regions in the world. It stretches along the Rhône River, from the foothills of the Alps to the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. This region benefits from a Mediterranean climate, ideal for viticulture, with hot and sunny summers and mild winters.

The wines of the Rhône Valley are characterized by their richness, complexity, and diversity, reflecting the specificities of the terroirs and the multiple grape varieties cultivated in the area.

Among the most prestigious appellations of the Rhône Valley, we find:

• • • Côte-Rôtie : Located in the north, this appellation produces elegant and fine red wines made from the Syrah grape, often blended with a small proportion of Viognier. Côte-Rôtie wines reveal subtle aromas of red fruits, flowers, and spices.

• • • Condrieu : Just downstream from Côte-Rôtie, this appellation is famous for its white wines made exclusively from the Viognier grape. Condrieu offers rich, luscious, and aromatic wines with scents of peach, apricot, and white flowers.

• • • Saint-Joseph : This appellation produces quality red and white wines. The red wines, based on Syrah, are elegant and balanced, with notes of black fruits and spices. The white wines, made from Marsanne and Roussanne, are fresh and aromatic, with flavors of white-fleshed fruits and flowers.

• • • Crozes-Hermitage : Surrounding the Hermitage hill, this appellation produces both red and white wines. The reds, primarily made from Syrah, are accessible and fruity, while the whites, made from Marsanne and Roussanne, are fresh and expressive.

• • • Hermitage : A prestigious appellation located on a hill in Tain-l'Hermitage. It is renowned for its red wines mainly crafted from Syrah, which offer impressive concentration and structure, with aromas of black fruits, violets, and spices.

• • • Cornas : South of Hermitage, this small appellation produces single-varietal red wines from the Syrah grape. Cornas wines are renowned for their power, richness, and intense aromas of black fruits, spices, and licorice.

• • • Gigondas : EContinuing southward, this appellation produces powerful and structured red wines, primarily made from Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. Gigondas wines are concentrated, generous, and offer flavors of red fruits, spices, and the garrigue (wild Mediterranean vegetation).

• • • Châteauneuf-du-Pape : World-famous, this appellation is located south of Gigondas. It primarily produces red wines made from multiple grape varieties, including Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. These wines are powerful, rich, and complex, with notes of ripe red fruits, spices, and Provençal herbs.

• • • Côtes du Rhône : This extensive appellation encompasses red, white, and rosé wines. The red wines, crafted from Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Cinsault, are generous, fruity, and well-balanced. The whites, often made from Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne, are fresh and aromatic.

The Rhône Valley is home to many other exceptional appellations, each contributing to the region's fame and diversity. From intense red wines to elegant white wines and refreshing rosés, the wines of the Rhône Valley offer an unforgettable sensory experience for wine enthusiasts worldwide.

French wine regions :

• https://www.vitis-epicuria.com/en/24-bordeaux
• https://www.vitis-epicuria.com/en/25-bourgogne
• https://www.vitis-epicuria.com/en/26-vallée-du-rhône
• https://www.vitis-epicuria.com/en/27-champagne
• https://www.vitis-epicuria.com/en/28-alsace
• https://www.vitis-epicuria.com/en/31-pays-de-loire
• https://www.vitis-epicuria.com/en/32-provence-corse
• https://www.vitis-epicuria.com/en/30-languedoc-roussillon
• https://www.vitis-epicuria.com/en/34-sud-ouest
• https://www.vitis-epicuria.com/en/29-beaujolais
• https://www.vitis-epicuria.com/en/33-jura-savoie

Wines from the world :

• https://www.vitis-epicuria.com/en/8-italie
• https://www.vitis-epicuria.com/en/9-espagne
• https://www.vitis-epicuria.com/en/13-allemagne
• https://www.vitis-epicuria.com/en/15-hongrie
• https://www.vitis-epicuria.com/en/17-portugal
• https://www.vitis-epicuria.com/en/928-grèce
• https://www.vitis-epicuria.com/en/10-etats-unis
• https://www.vitis-epicuria.com/en/11-australie
• https://www.vitis-epicuria.com/en/20-argentine