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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Jefford on Monday: Châteauneuf in the cellar
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Jefford on Monday: Dr Mistral
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When to decant white wine - ask Decanter
Decanter consultant editor Steven Spurrier gives his opinion...
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Obituary: Henri Bonneau of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
One of the most renowned Châteauneuf winemakers...
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape 'great' Henri Bonneau dies
Henri Bonneau has died at the age of 78...
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Cairanne promoted to Côtes du Rhône cru
The Cairanne appellation in the Côtes du Rhône has been awarded cru status...
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Game of TRhône Quiz: How well do you know the Côtes du Rhône?
Last night the Decanter team attended the Côtes du Rhône Wines annual quiz. Do you think you can answer the notoriously difficult Côtes du Rhône section?
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Hopes rise for the Rhone 2015 vintage
The Rhone 2015 vintage has been one of the region's earliest starts to a wine harvest, beginning on 27 August, but optimism has been building among winemakers and grape growers.
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Southern Rhône whites: panel tasting
Top whites from the panel tasting...
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Jefford on Monday: Pity the poor wine student
A few weeks ago, a friend from Hong Kong sent me the two ‘mind maps’ for grape varieties shown below.
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Washington winery Chateau Ste Michelle partners with Rhone producers
Washington State Syrah is coming under the spotlight in a new transatlantic joint venture involving Chateau Ste Michelle linking the Pacific north-west with the Rhone Valley.
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Jefford on Monday: Out of Bounds
Is there a conflict between brand and terroir? Can you express terroir in a brand without using appellation as a primary focus? Here’s a story.
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Chateauneuf wineries taking 'easy way out', says Beaucastel winemaker
Chateau de Beaucastel’s Marc Perrin believes many Chateauneuf-du-Pape wineries are sacrificing their life expectancy for a shorter-term commercial agenda.
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Rhône 2010 in 'top three vintages of last 40 years' says Decanter
Rhône 2010 is one of the finest vintages for 40 years, Decanter’s expert John Livingstone-Learmonth says in the latest issue of the magazine.
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Red Rhone over £10
Find out who won the regional trophy for over £10. And the winner is...
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Red Rhone under £10
Find out who won the regional trophy for under £10. And the winner is...
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Decanter travel guide to Southern Rhone
Had enough of the UK winter? Mary Dowey suggests a visit to the dramatically rugged landscapes of the southern Rhône, beautiful at any time of year
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Perrin of Chateau de Beaucastel: the two Rhone valleys
The Northern and Southern Rhone could be separate planets. As Marc Perrin explains, everything, from your football team to how you fry your onions, is different in the south.
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Chateauneuf-du-Pape producer in row over family estate
Châteauneuf-du-Pape producer Guy Arnaud has been sued by his daughter in a row over the family’s 51-hectare estate.
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Southern Rhone Gourmet Tour
The Southern Rhône isn’t just about Châteauneuf-du-Pape. It also offers a gourmet paradise around the towering Mont Ventoux, says Mary Dowey
