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Located along a southeastern section of the Rhone River, this area is home to prestigious appellations such as Chateaneuf du Pape as well as to the quantity-oriented Cotes du Rhone. It enjoys a warm climate that seamlessly becomes Mediterranean toward the south of the region. Most of the wines are blends. The most important red grape variety is Grenache, followed by Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsaut, Carignan, Cuonoise, and a few others. The white wines are made mostly from Marsanne and Roussanne. The most well-known dessert wine from this region is Muscat de Beaumes de Venise. In addition to Chateauneuf du Pape, some of the best appellations include Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Beaumes-de-Venise, Lirac, Costieres de Nimes, Vinsobres, and Tavel; the last of these produces only rose. After this are about 20 villages which are allowed to append their names to the Cotes du Rhone Villages appellation. Cotes du Rhone is the most general appellation. Most wines with that designation are simple, inexpensive table Read more »

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Perrin Cotes du Rhone (2007)

Winery: Famille Perrin
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Côtes-du-rhône
Type: Table Wines
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Gantt Hickman

About to sit down with a friend and talk about opening a wine bar. The one thing this town needs. The color is perfect dark down the middle with a lighter shade on the sides. Can still see the stem through it. The nose has a bit of plum on it but I...

J. Vidal-Fleury Red Rhone Blend Côtes du Rhône Villages (2006)

Winery: J. Vidal-Fleury
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Côtes-du-rhône
Type: Table Wines
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Jimmy Cocktail

This wine has a nice deep garnet color, with enough transluceny to see flashes of light through it when the light hits it right. Very pretty. It's nose presents charcoal and smoke with a slightly spicy aroma. At first you taste a spicy strawberry with ...

Montfaucon Côtes du Rhône (2008)

Winery: Montfaucon
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Côtes-du-rhône
Type: Table Wines
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CageyT

Classy old world Rhone blend. Most notable pleasant and long finish.

M. Chapoutier Red Rhone Blend Côtes du Rhône Belleruche (2007)

Winery: M. Chapoutier
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Côtes-du-rhône
Varietal: Grenache , Syrah
Type: Table Wines
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dynowine

Pop and pour. Tested at 74 deg F. This wine was very good straight from the bottle. Probably should drink now, not sure waiting is needed or advised. Inviting and rhone-like brambly and smoky red fruit on the nose with some distinct notes of barnya...

Les Davieres Côtes du Rhône (NV)

Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Côtes-du-rhône
Type: Table Wines
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ApelsecS

good table wine, good price.

Lavau Gigondas France Rhone (2010)

Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Gigondas
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Eric Guido

The nose showed fresh blackberries, violet floral tones, slate dust, pepper notes and a hint of spiced cookie. On the palate, it was at first rich, yet turned elegant and juicy with pure black fruits, licorice and hints of mountain herbs. The finish wa...

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...

Kermit Lynch Côtes du Rhône (2006)

Winery: Kermit Lynch
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Côtes-du-rhône
Type: Table Wines
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rwb5150

After doing a little research, I found that this specific Côtes du Rhône is a private-label offering from a well-known importer of French wines, Kermit Lynch. This wine is a culmination of grapes and growers all hand-selected by Kermit from sources he ...

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

Kermit Lynch Côtes du Rhône (2009)

Winery: Kermit Lynch
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Côtes-du-rhône
Type: Table Wines
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nputens

Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan. Pleasant strawberry nose, long finish of roast, light, dry. [From "Red Blends" at Bin 105, Lincoln NE, 21 July 2012.]

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Pierre Amadieu Côtes du Rhône Roulepierre
Winery: Pierre Amadieu
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Côtes-du-rhône
Type: Table Wines

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Rice Noodles with Sesame-Ginger Flank Steak

You'll love this combination of flank steak, crisp vegetables and rice noodles coated in a fragrant Chinese-style sauce. To save time, look for pre-sliced vegetables in the produce section of your ... Read more »

St. Cosme Cotes du Rhone
Winery: Château de Saint-Cosme
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Côtes-du-rhône
Type: Table Wines

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Chorizo and Potato Breakfast Tacos

Tacos can be eaten any time of day, so why not start with breakfast? Chorizo adds zip to a hearty potato-and-onion filling that’s irresistible when stuffed into a warm corn tortilla and topped with... Read more »

St. Cosme Cotes du Rhone les Deux Albions
Winery: Château de Saint-Cosme
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Côtes-du-rhône
Type: Table Wines

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Italian Sausage

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Domaine la Garrigue Côtes du Rhône Cuvée Romaine
Winery: Domaine La Garrigue
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Côtes-du-rhône
Type: Table Wines

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Homemade Duck Confit

Prepare the duck confit at least one week before serving—the flavor and texture improve as it sits. Read more »

Paul Jaboulet Aine Cotes du Rhone Parallele 45 Rhone Red Blend Southern Rhone
Winery: Paul Jaboulet Aèné
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Côtes-du-rhône
Type: Table Wines

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Green Chorizo

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Cote Rhone Reserve/Grand Veneur
Winery: Domaine Grand Veneur
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Côtes-du-rhône
Type: Table Wines

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Steak & Eggs Rancheros

This beefed-up version of the Mexican breakfast dish huevos rancheros (ranch-style eggs) is great for lunch or dinner, too. Read more »

Féraud-Brunel Côtes du Rhône-Villages
Winery: Féraud-Brunel
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Côtes du Rhône Villages
Type: Table Wines

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Steak Fajitas

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Chapoutier Belleruche Cotes du Rhone Rose
Winery: M. Chapoutier
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Côtes-du-rhône
Type: Table Wines

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Seared Duck Breast with Ruby Port Sauce

Use your pounding tool to crush spices to a coarse consistency. Serve with rice and steamed green beans. Read more »

6047 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Chante Cigale
Winery: Domaine Chante Cigale
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Châteauneuf-du-pape
Type: Table Wines

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Oven-Roasted Sausages with Riesling, Apples, and Pears

Preparing this dish will fill your home with the most intoxicating aroma ever. The smell alone may be enough to inspire the occasional home cook to prepare dinner on a regular basis. A mixture of o... Read more »

Domaine la Montagnette Côtes du Rhône Villages
Winery: Domaine la Montagnette
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Côtes du Rhône Villages
Type: Table Wines

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Chipotle-Chorizo Jalapeño Poppers

Fresh Mexican chorizo combined with the double-chile flavor of spicy jalapeños and smoky chipotles will have you reaching for a beer in no time. What to buy: Mexican chorizo (not to be confused ... Read more »

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89065Gregory Dal Piaz

Beaucastel tasting 1/2013

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92549Eric Guido

My top 2010 Southern Rhone wines

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Varietals Produced in Southern Rhône View all

  • Syrah

    The irony here is that Syrah’s origins could give Carmen Sandiego a run for her international wallet. Syrah’s deepest...

  • Grenache

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  • Chardonnay

    British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the United States, C...

  • Grenache Blanc

    History of the grape: Grenache Blanc is thought to be a mutation of Grenache Noir, more often referred to as just Gre...

  • Muscat

    History of the grape: Muscat existed as far back as the Ancient Greeks. It spread throughout the world as empires gre...

  • Viognier

    History of the grape: Viognier is thought to be an indigenous grape of Croatia that was brought to the Rhone in Franc...

Subregions of Southern Rhône

  • Châteauneuf-du-pape

    Chateauneuf du Pape Chateauneuf du Pape is the best-known appellation in the Southern Rhon...

  • Côtes-du-rhône

    ABOUT COTES DU RHONE WINES. LOCATION: The Côtes du Rhône vineyards run along the banks of the Rh...

  • Côtes du Ventoux

    Cotes de Ventoux is an appellation in the southeast of the Southern Rhone. It takes its name fr...

  • Gigondas

      Gigondas is a village and wine appellation in the Dentelles de Montmirail mountains in Fra...

  • Vacqueyras

      Vacqueyras is a village in the Southern Rhone that was the second after Gigondas to get it...

  • Clairette de Die

    Clairette de Die AOC is a natural sparkling white wine from the Rhône Valley region in France. It...

  • Coteaux du Tricastin

  • Côtes du Luberon

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  • Château de Valcombe

    The winery is totally buried, which avoids seasonal temperature variations. The hand picked ha...

  • Château Mont-Redon

    We have been cultivating the Mont-Redon vineyard for four generations now, with most respect for ...

  • Vignerons de Caractere

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  • Domaine de la Solitude

    The vinyard was first cultivated by the Barbarini family in the 14th century. The Barbarini's by ...

  • Domaine du Père Caboche

    For generations my family has been both wine growers and blacksmiths. My father Théophile Boisson...

  • Domaine Grand Romane

    Since several generations our family is linked to Gigondas. Owner of 7 hectares (17 acres) near t...

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