Rhône Wine
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The Rhone river valley in southeastern France is a wine grape growing and wine producing area known for its red wines. The region is just under 150 miles long from north to south. It is located between the cities of Lyon in the north and Avignon read more...
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Well you got me going, Greg, so I went back and looked at my wine purchases ... Bordeaux, Burgundy and the Rhone and a mixed case from Alsace and Champagne), two from Italy, two from Spain, two from Australia, one from...
Sorry, rereading this I think my description of the Rhone, Lac Leman, Vaud (and French part of the river) may be a little unclear. The upper reaches of the Rhone are southeast of Lac Leman, and this is where Vaud is. The...
Vineyards in Switzerland are mostly quite small, even compared to Burgundy, and ... call it in English, as the Rhone flows out of the lake towards France and greater grape glory). There are a number of rarer varietals in...
Nice for the $, nothing special.
Nice, smooth, good fruit, bit of spice.
aromas of currants, blackberries, cocoa, dark rich fruit on the palate with a peppery, zesty finish, rich and full bodied but an elegance to it and terrific balance of tannins, acidity, and flavor components.
My top choice would be Syrah, especially from the Rhone. I'll allow Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir to fight for my second place, although I have to admit I'm not only talking Burgundy. I'll take Pinot from the US Pac NW...
re:Reply by Robert Johnston, Oct 30. "I have to admit, though, I've never ... a Granacha, or a Southern Rhone wine.
I had the 2007 - it was excellent. very good with lamb stew. It was really good 2nd glass in- the flavor came around. Heavy base, fruity on top. It held over to day 2 as well (though not as complex).
...Looking in the glass like it was poured from an inkwell... dark, brooding and daring, this Gigondas matches in the strength of its aromas: waves of violets, herbs, blueberry, and plum followed by a smoky minerality....
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Popular Subregions of Rhône
- Ardèche
- Corbiers
- Côteaux du Lyonnais
- Gard
- Vin de Pays
- Vin de Pays Des Cévennes
- Vin de Pays de Vaucluse
- Vin de Table du Vaucluse
- Vin de pays de la Principauté d'Orange
- Vin de pays des Collines Rhôdaniennes
Popular Wineries in Rhône
- Château du castel
- Freres
- Jaboulet
- Domaine La Roquète
- Brunel
- Domaine des Escaravailles
- Domaine Chave, JL
- Seigneur de Lauris
- Les Vignerons de La Suzienne
- Domaine Roche-Audran
- Château Saint Michel
- Domaine Olivier Cuilleras
- Domaine de Montine
- Domaine Saint-Amant
- Domaine de Grangeneuve
- Paul Avril
- de Boisseyt-Chol
- Maison A. Ogier & Fils
- Domaine Des Girasols
- Maison Arnoux et Fils
- Domaine de La Garelle
- Domaine de Val Frais
- Mas de Libian
- Domaine Cuilleron
- Domaine de Deurre
Popular Varietals from Rhône
- Syrah
- Grenache
- Viognier
- Marsanne
- Muscat
- Merlot
- Chardonnay
- Roussanne
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Mourvedre
- Grenache Blanc
- Cinsault
- Clairette
- Sangiovese
- Pinot Noir








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