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Chiroubles Red 2017
Damien Coquelet

Chiroubles Red 2017

€18,00

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Domaine des Grandes Serres

Côtes du Rhône (exclusive vintage) Red 2022

€11,50

Châteauneuf du Pape Red 2021
Domaine des Grandes Serres

Châteauneuf du Pape Red 2021

€41,90

Saint-Joseph Les Hauts Red 2017
Domaine des Miquettes

Saint-Joseph Les Hauts Red 2017

€34,00

Saint-Joseph 2 years old Red Amphore 2016
Domaine des Miquettes

Saint-Joseph 2 years old Red Amphore 2016

€40,00

Madloba White 2016
Domaine des Miquettes

Madloba White 2016

€46,00

Syrah vin naturel rouge 2017 Domaine des Miquettes 1
Domaine des Miquettes

Syrah Red 2017

€23,00

Magnum Charpenay White 2017
Domaine de la Gapette

Magnum Charpenay White 2017

€49,00

Gigondas Red 2021
Domaine des Grandes Serres

Gigondas Red 2021

€26,50

Pauvre Diable Red 2020
Domaine Serre Besson

Pauvre Diable Red 2020

€29,00

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La Ferme de L'arbre

Syrah Jamais Malade Red 2021

€28,00

Saint Joseph Cuvée Madloba Red 2020
Domaine des Miquettes

Saint Joseph Cuvée Madloba Red 2020

€44,50

Saint Joseph Red 2019
Thierry Alexandre

Saint Joseph Red 2019

€45,00

Saint Joseph Cuvée Madloba Red 2014
Domaine des Miquettes

Saint Joseph Cuvée Madloba Red 2014

€66,50

Madloba White 2018
Domaine des Miquettes

Madloba White 2018

€45,00

Gigondas Red 2022
Domaine des Grandes Serres

Gigondas Red 2022

€25,00

Vin de France Syrah Red 2022
Domaine des Miquettes

Vin de France Syrah Red 2022

€26,50

Ichigo Ichie Red 2022
Domaine des Miquettes

Ichigo Ichie Red 2022

€32,00

The Rhône Valley vineyard, as its name suggests, follows the French course of the Rhône from Vienne, south of Lyon, to Avignon, at the beginning of the Rhône delta. It covers the departments of Rhône, Loire, Ardèche and Gard on the right bank of the river, and Drôme and Vaucluse on the right bank. This territory corresponds to the AOC Côtes-du-Rhône, present throughout the region. That of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages is concentrated further south (Ardèche, Drôme, Vaucluse and Gard). The Rhône Valley produces all ranges of wine—from prestigious appellations (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côte-Rôtie) to highly regarded local wines such as Côtes-du-Vivarais and Coteaux-du-Tricastin—and has always demonstrated excellence, even if in recent decades it has been necessary to rid the Côtes-du-Rhône of their reputation as "vins de ballon" (balloon wines).

The Rhône Valley wine region offers two quite different faces, north and south, despite a certain unity due to its grape varieties. It provides a transition between northern and southern viticulture, just as the Rhône has played this role throughout history. In the north, it is a distinct entity, celebrated for its very great vintages. In the south, it belongs to Provence and its wines are Mediterranean in style. In addition, the southern Côtes du Rhône vineyards encroach to the east on two regions far from the river: Diois and the Durance Valley.
The Rhône Valley produces red wines, dry white wines, naturally sweet wines such as Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise and Rasteau, and some sparkling wines in the Diois (Clairette de Die, Crémant de Die) and Saint-Péray regions. The second richest French wine region in appellations (appellations contrôlées), it includes some highly sought-after major appellations; for red wines, from north to south: Côte-Rôtie, Cornas, Hermitage, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. For white wines, Hermitage, Château-Grillet, and Condrieu. However, the other appellations have nothing to be ashamed of, having been dedicated since ancient times to high quality and long aging potential.

This reputation is due primarily to the Syrah grape variety, which dominates the red wines of the Northern Côtes-du-Rhône, with the AOCs Cornas, Côte-Rôtie, Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage, and Hermitage. Syrah produces full-bodied, long-aging, dense, and deep wines that sometimes require a long aging process. It is also Syrah, combined with Mourvèdre and Grenache Noir, that gives robustness and velvety texture to the reds of the AOCs of the South (Vacqueyras, Gigondas, Cairanne, Vinsobres, Beaumes-de-Venise rouge, etc.). The red wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are a special case, as the appellation allows for a wide variety of grape varieties. For white wines, the leading grape variety in the Northern Rhône Valley is Viognier, the basis for the prestigious appellations of Hermitage Blanc, Château-Grillet, and especially Condrieu. The secondary grape varieties are Roussanne and Marsanne. White wines throughout the region are straightforward, rich, and full-bodied, with a beautiful balance between fruitiness and powerful aromas. The AOCs for sparkling white wines are fairly isolated but popular: Clairette de Die and Crémant de Die in the Drôme, and Saint-Péray in the Ardèche.
Rosé wines are mainly produced in the southern part of the region, particularly in Tavel and Lirac. Of high quality, they are fruity, supple, and aromatic with a pleasant hint of bitterness.

Finally, the naturally sweet wines are produced in a few appellations (Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise and Rasteau) but are highly regarded for their smoothness and rich aromas. What are the appellations worth exploring in the Rhône Valley?
It depends on what you're looking for, given the great diversity of wine styles. If you're looking for a truly great red wine with ageing potential, head to the northern Rhône Valley: Côte-Rôtie, Cornas, Hermitage, or even Châteauneuf-du-Pape. If you're looking for a great, less expensive red wine that's dense, deep, and full-bodied, yet still fruity, consider the AOCs Crozes-Hermitage and Saint-Joseph, and the smaller appellations located northwest of Vaucluse: Vacqueyras, Gigondas, Beaumes-de-Venise rouge, Cairanne, or Vinsobres, as well as Coteaux-du-Tricastin and the AOCs near the Durance (Côtes-du-Ventoux or Côtes-du-Luberon).

For the best dry white wines, choose a white AOC Hermitage, Condrieu, or the rare Château-Grillet, or a white Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

For a good rosé, opt for an AOC Lirac or Tavel.

Don't deprive yourself of a naturally sweet wine like a Muscat from Beaumes-de-Venise, to which some winemakers now give less sugar and more aromatic acidity than the "traditional" version from the local cooperative.
Sparkling wines from the Rhône Valley, such as those from Diois and especially the rare AOC Saint-Péray, are definitely worth discovering.
What grape varieties are found in Rhône Valley wines?
The main red grape varieties of the Rhône Valley are Syrah, followed by Grenache and Mourvèdre. Also used but less widespread: Cinsault, Carignan, Counoise, Marselan, Muscardin, Vaccarèse, Terret, Caladoc, etc.

The white grape varieties of this wine region are mainly Viognier, Roussanne, and Marsanne, followed by Clairette, Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc, Muscat à Petits Grains, Picpoul Blanc, and Ugni Blanc.
What is the difference between a wine from the northern and southern Rhône Valley?
The northern and southern Rhône Valleys are two distinct wine-growing regions, but they are linked by some of their grape varieties, notably Syrah and Viognier. The difference is mainly due to geographical location and climate: the southern region is Mediterranean, while the northern region is more continental.

The northern Rhône Valley is characterized by dense, full-bodied, tannic, structured, and complex red wines that can be aged for a long time and should be left for a few years after aging. In the south, while remaining robust and dense, the red wines are fruitier and less dependent on the main Syrah grape variety.

For white wines, the difference is fairly similar: in the north, Roussanne, Marsanne, and Viognier produce rich, dense, complex, and dry wines with richness and roundness (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage) or intense aromas (Condrieu), while in the south, the characteristics and grape varieties are more varied, resulting in a range of dry white wines ranging from lively acidity to richer, rounder notes.
What foods pair well with Côtes-du-Rhône? With Côtes-du-Rhône reds, serve red meats, game, dishes simmered in red wine, hot or cold charcuterie, and cured meats. While the reds of the Southern Côtes du Rhône pair well with Provençal tomato dishes, pasta in sauce, and all southern specialties, very aged bottles or red wines from the northern part of the Rhône Valley should be reserved for roasted or stewed game, duck, and dishes with black truffles.
White wines generally go very well with anything from the sea—fish, shellfish, crustaceans—but this is especially true of southern whites. You can pair the structured and complex white wines of the northern Rhône Valley with poultry, game birds, blanquettes, grilled or sauced fish, and well-aged cheeses.