Let’s drink to your health! But above all, let’s raise our glasses to the honor of France’s most generous wine-growing region, the Rhône Valley. I am of course talking about wines red of the rhone valley or, as they are commonly called, red of the Rhone.
From the intensity of a ruby red to the spectrum of solar and spicy flavors, each sip is a symphony for the senses. Sit down on the vineyard of the AOC Côte-Rôtie, greet a Côtes du Rhône Villages or kiss an organic Vacqueyras… Definitely, these red are more than a wine, they are a journey!
The Rhône Appellations: Terroir identity card
Let’s start with the basics: designations. The glorious Rhône is born from a mosaic of appellations, no fewer than 21, which punctuate the rhythm and complexity of the wines. Like the notes of a score, each appellation adds a new hue to the picture.
Among the best known, let’s first mention the Cote Rotie appellation, a must for any Syrah lover. You also have the Côtes du Rhône, the Côtes du Rhône Villages, and the booming Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
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The Red Wines of the Rhône and their Characteristics: The Symphony of Grape Varieties
The Rhône is a veritable festival of grape varieties, but the king of red of the Rhone, it is of course the Shiraz. This queen of the night born under the Ardèche stars produces wines of magnificent complexity, enveloped in a robe as dark as velvet.
From grape varieties main accompanying the Syrah, it is impossible to ignore the Grenache Noir, or even the Mourvèdre. What about Viognier, this white intruder that sometimes hides in the heart of red Côtes du Rhône with delicious audacity?
The deep taste of Rhône Reds
THE Reds du Rhône are characterized by a depth of flavors that cannot be found anywhere else.
I can already see some who ask themselves: “But what makes these wines more special, more seductive than the others?” These wines are particularly renowned for their hearty aromas of red and black fruits, spices and sometimes cocoa or roasted coffee.
Our Favorite Brands
Among the many pearls of the Rhône Valley, a few castles and estates particularly stand out. For example, the Domaine Paul Jaboulet Elder for his Hermitage or the Beaucastel Castle for its unmissable Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Others, like Guigal And Jean Louis Chave, continue to perpetuate the greatness of the Rhône Valley with recognized and unrivaled know-how.
In summary
THE wines Rhône reds are a journey to a region of a thousand colors, from intense ruby to deep garnet. Let yourself be enchanted by the red of the Rhône, these audacious wines, these nuances, these flavors, these aromas… There is no greater symphony for the senses. So, when is your next tasting?