Although strictly one region, the Rhône realistically can be split neatly into two. In the north, Syrah is king... famous appellation’s such as Côte Rôtie, Hermitage, St-Joseph, Cornas and Crozes-Hermitage produce stunning wines along with lighter tones from the whites based around Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne from Condrieu, Château Grillet, St-Joseph, Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage and St-Péray.
To the south Syrah combines with Grenache and Mourvèdre in the enchanting wines of Châteauneuf du Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras and the eminently drinkable wines of Côtes du Rhône. With its diversity of terroir and famous appellations, the Rhône Valley gives the wine-lover a great range of wine styles from some of the world’s most famous sub-regions.
