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Located along a section of the Rhone river in southeastern France, this is really two regions.

The northern Rhone is primarily the land of Syrah. The white wines are made from Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne. Here, the Rhone Valley narrows, forming steep terraces on which the vines grow. Cooled by the harsh mistral wind, this region has a continental climate. The major Syrah appellations are, roughly from north to south, Cote-Rotie, Condrieu (Viognier), Chateau-Grillet (Viognier; monopole), Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage, Hermitage, and Cornas. Saint-Peray is a bit of an oddball here, producing white sparkling wines from Marsanne and Roussanne.

The southern Rhone has a milder climate that moves seamlessly into the Mediterranean climate of Provence. The red wines are made from Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Cinsaut, and Mourvedre. The major appellations are Chateauneuf du Pape, Gigondas, Lirac, Vacqueyras, Costieres de Nimes, and Tavel. The last of these produces only rose wine. The whites Read more »

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Domaine Pierre Usseglio Côtes du Rhône (2003)

Winery: Domaine Pierre Usseglio
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Côtes-du-rhône
Type: Table Wines
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Philip

Very sharp acidic attack which gives the wine a real spritz. There's some volatile acidity there, and I actually had this in a restaurant where another table had sent the wine back (it was fine, but I believe the acids threw them off). Supple and soft...

Domaine la Baranière Côtes du Rhône Villages Chusclan (2006)

Winery: Domaine La Baranière
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Côtes du Rhône Villages Chusclan
Type: Table Wines
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erickgrau

low tannins, very little oak - notes of sweet wood, blackberries and currants ripping through. Its a nice inexpensive french bottle with a blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Carignan, 15% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre. Should go nicely with non-game meats including...

Ogier Heritage Cote du Rhone Rouge (2007)

Winery: M & S Ogier
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Côtes du Rhône Villages
Varietal: Grenache , Syrah , Mourvèdre
Type: Table Wines
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CageyT

excellent CDR for the price.

Paul Jaboulet Aine Cotes du Rhone Parallele 45 Rhone Red Blend Southern Rhone (2007)

Winery: Paul Jaboulet Aèné
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Côtes-du-rhône
Type: Table Wines
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dynowine

Pop and pour. Tested at 72 deg F. Nose of compost, barnyard, hints of cola, sweet spice. Reserved yet intense neither sweet nor sour dusty dark fruit on the attack (blackberry, blueberry, dark plum) with notes of pepper and a bit of oak at the front of...

Mordoree Cdr Rouge la Dame Rousse (2009)

Winery: Domaine de la Mordorée
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Côtes-du-rhône
Varietal: Grenache
Type: Table Wines
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dynowine

It was hard to stop drinking this wine; it would impress your friends at a spring get-together and would be enjoyable to those who like either reds or whites. This elegant rose presents an inviting nose of mineral and cooling berry fruit; in the mouth...

Domaine André Brunel Red Rhone Blend Côtes du Rhône Cuvée Sommelongue (2007)

Winery: Domaine André Brunel
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Côtes-du-rhône
Type: Table Wines
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dynowine

Bottle aired over 2 hrs. Light nose of hints of volatiles, earth, bits of perfumed floral. In the mouth savory and minerally with some slightly sour red berry fruit within a metallic tannic wrapper. Elements are in similar proportions (none seemed to d...

Domaine de la Solitude Cote du Rhone Rouge (2007)

Winery: Domaine de la Solitude
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Côtes-du-rhône
Type: Table Wines
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Gregory Dal Piaz

This is rich and full of lightly spicy strawberry fruits. In a ready to please package it shows the added depth the vintage has while retain the brightness and freshness you look for in a Cotes du Rhone. 87pts

Château de Beaucastel Red Rhone Blend Côtes du Rhône Coudoulet de Beaucastel (2008)

Winery: Chateau de Beaucastel
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Côtes-du-rhône
Type: Table Wines
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1 jayjay

full bodied peppery-raspberry flavours

Louis Bernard Red Rhone Blend Châteauneuf-du-Pape (2009)

Winery: Louis Bernard
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Côtes-du-rhône
Varietal: Grenache Blanc , Viognier , Rousanne , Bourboulenc
Type: Table Wines
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zufrieden

With an inviting citrus, stone fruit (peach, principally) and chamomile tea nose this southern Rhone wine inveigles one to drink - especially on a hot summer day. More citrus with just a slight viognier-initiated bitterness on the finish, this clean r...

Domaine Paul Autard Red Rhone Blend Côtes du Rhône (2008)

Winery: Domaine Paul Autard
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Côtes-du-rhône
Varietal: Counoise , Grenache , Syrah
Type: Table Wines
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ONUMello

Big nose of blackberry and dark cherry. A rather new world style, with notes of blackberry/cherry/licorice, good gripping tannins, and a bit of black pepper on the finish. A blend of 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 5% Mourvedre.

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E. Guigal Red Rhone Blend Gigondas
Winery: E. Guigal
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Côtes-du-rhône
Type: Table Wines

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Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf

A delicious way to make meatloaf, adding your own taste into the mixture. Read more »

Domaine de Ferrand Red Rhone Blend Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Winery: Domaine de Ferrand
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Châteauneuf-du-pape
Type: Table Wines

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Asian Beef Casserole

Quick throw together meal that is delicious! Read more »

Domaine de Ferrand Red Rhone Blend Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Winery: Domaine de Ferrand
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Châteauneuf-du-pape
Type: Table Wines

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Cheesy Beef 'n' Rice

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Domaine Bois de Boursan Red Rhone Blend Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Winery: Domaine Bois de Boursan
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Châteauneuf-du-pape
Type: Table Wines

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Beef and Tomato Pie Recipe | Taste of Home Recipes

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Château de Nages Red Rhone Blend Costières-de-Nîmes Cuvée Joseph Torrès
Winery: Château de Nages
Region: France » Rhône » Costières-de-nîmes
Type: Table Wines

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Mini Meatloaves

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Chemin des Papes Red Rhone Blend Côtes du Rhône Villages
Winery: Chemin des Papes
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Côtes du Rhône Villages
Type: Table Wines

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Trick-or-Treat Turnovers Recipe

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Domaine de la Petite Cassagne Red Rhone Blend Costières-de-Nîmes
Winery: Domaine de la Petite Cassagne
Region: France » Rhône » Costières-de-nîmes
Type: Table Wines

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Beef and Tomato Pie

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Château de Beaucastel Red Rhone Blend Côtes du Rhône Coudoulet de Beaucastel
Winery: Domaine Coudoulet
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Côtes-du-rhône
Type: Table Wines

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Taco Bake I

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Domaine du Pégaü Red Rhone Blend Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée
Winery: Domaine du Pegau
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Châteauneuf-du-pape
Type: Table Wines

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Avocado Crostini Two Ways Recipe

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Domaine Grand Veneur Red Rhone Blend Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Winery: Domaine Grand Veneur
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Châteauneuf-du-pape
Type: Table Wines

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Cheesy Potato Beef Bake Recipe | Taste of Home Recipes

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My top 2010 Southern Rhone wines

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While working as a Biotech equities analyst, a divine Burgundy stopped me in my tracks and made me re-evaluate life. Today, I'm a full time wine writer. Passionate about small, quality producers, minimal intervention winemaking & sustainability in wine.

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  • Northern Rhône

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