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RHONE
The Rhone Valley stretches almost 500 miles from North to South and is home to some of France's oldest vine plantings that were first cultivated in Roman Times. The region is split into Northern and Southern Rhone, both of which are very contrasting regions. From the North, the appellations of Hermitage and Cote Rotie produce some of the most famous and rare wines from Syrah, harvested from the very steep slopes carved into the hillsides. It is also here that the world's best Viognier is produced from the Condrieu appellation.
Heading to the warmer South and a sizeable 13 grape...
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2016 Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc, Château de Beaucastel
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2017 Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc, Château de Beaucastel
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The 2012 Chateauneuf de Pape from Clos Saint Jean is a blend of 60% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre and 10% mixed. This is a medium-body wine showing a lovely inviting nose of young red fruit, with hints of strawberries, licorice and good spice on the palate. Really opens up in the glass as it is swirled and shows its...
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2016 Châteauneuf du Pape, Vieux Télégraphe
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2009 Hommage à Jacques Perrin, Domaines Perrin
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2003 Châteauneuf du Pape Vielles Vignes, Domaine La Cabotte
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Inky black in colour. Concentrated on the nose, with notes of red and black berry fruit, molasses and cigar box. Wonderfully layered on the palate with incredible concentration of black fruit, some chocolate and herby notes. Dense, juicy and good chewy tannins lead to a lingering taste of blackberries. Delicious.
more2010 Châteauneuf du Pape Les Cailloux, Domaine André Brunel
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2001 Châteauneuf du Pape, Bois du Boursan
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2011 Châteauneuf du Pape Château de Beaucastel Blanc, Domaines Perrin
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2003 Côtes du Rhône Les Hautes Brusquieres, Domaine Charbonniere
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2015 Châteauneuf du Pape, Clos des Papes, Domaine Paul Avril
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varieties are permitted in the appellations, with Grenache appearing as the predominant red varietal, most famously celebrated in the wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The range of grapes grown also provides refreshing alternatives to Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Pinot, Cabernet and Merlot.
When compared to the wines offered from France's other leading winemaking areas, the wines of the Rhone Valley are comparatively cheap. As well as offering plenty of diversity from North to South, the area therefore produces some of the best value wines in the world. This, coupled with an incredible run of excellent vintages over the past 10 years, makes the Rhone Valley one of the most exciting and attractive wine producing regions in the world.