How Tablas Creek went on a quest to bottle Châteauneuf-du-Pape's hidden grapes
A taste of the Rhône from Paso...
Southern Rhône
The southern Rhône produces over 95% of the region’s wine output, including almost all Côte du Rhône as well as more prestigious appellations such as Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and Vacqueyras.
Quick Links Southern Rhône 2023: The connoisseur’s guide
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Walls: The best wines to buy from Gigondas in 2022
Here are the wines to try from an extreme vintage...
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Walls' hidden gems: The delicious originality of Château Boucarut
Vibrant and drinkable wines from Lirac and Tavel...
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Walls: Rhône reds lighten up
A trend towards paler reds...
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Walls: The joy of sand
With 11 wines from sandy soils...
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US winery makes history with 'Châteauneuf-du-Pape grapes'
Tablas Creek Vineyard hails landmark set of single-varietal wines...
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Walls: Reflections on what makes cuvée Boisrenard so spéciale
A truly special cuvée...
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Château de Beaucastel completes radical €12m cellar project
An inauguration date of 21 May 2025 has been set...
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Côtes du Rhône Villages Nyons: Where olives and vines are inextricably linked
Go here to satisfy both your wine and olive cravings...
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Walls: Exclusive first taste of M Chapoutier’s Sélections Parcellaires 2024
A taste of what's to come...
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Walls' hidden gems: Domaine Mayard, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Forging a distinct identity...
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Walls: 19 vintages of Beaucastel's white Rhône masterpiece
Remarkable longevity from an estate that defies convention...
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Walls: Domaine de la Mordorée's La Plume du Peintre; then and now
The evolution of a southern Rhône label...
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White Châteauneuf-du-Pape: 20 of the best
Matt Walls looks at the 'other' Châteauneuf...
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Matt Walls: My top 10 wines of 2024
The most memorable bottles revealed...
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2020: Best-value wines
Thirty great-value wines from the compelling 2020 vintage...
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape: Revisiting 2020 in bottle
'I’m now in no doubt that 2020 is an excellent year, in quite a distinct style,' says Matt Walls...
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Rasteau, Cairanne & Vinsobres 2023: Report and top-scoring wines
Make this the year to discover these crus...
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Lirac & Tavel 2023: Report and top-scoring wines
A very drinkable crop of wines...
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Gigondas, Vacqueyras & Beaumes de Venise 2023: Report and top-scoring wines
Ripe reds with lighter tannins and fresh, impactful whites...
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2023: Report and top-scoring wines
Keep an eye out for the whites this year...
