Southern Rhône Wines | Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas & Ventoux

Southern Rhône appellations: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Ventoux, Gigondas, Vacqueyras and Côtes du Rhône

Grenache, Mourvèdre and the Great Terroirs of Southern Rhône

The Southern Rhône, or Rhône Méridional, produces some of the most generous and sun-filled wines in France. From Châteauneuf-du-Pape to Gigondas, through Cairanne, Vacqueyras, Ventoux, Lirac and the Côtes du Rhône Villages, the region offers a wide diversity of terroirs and wine styles.

The great red wines of Southern Rhône are mainly based on blends of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, often completed by other Mediterranean grape varieties. They produce deep, spicy and generous wines capable of ageing when yields are controlled and vineyards are carefully farmed.

The white wines of Southern Rhône are made from grape varieties such as Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne, Marsanne, Bourboulenc and Viognier. The best examples combine richness, freshness and aromatic complexity.

The Great Appellations of Southern Rhône

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the flagship appellation of Southern Rhône. It covers more than 3,100 hectares around the village of the same name, whose ruined castle recalls the presence of the popes in Avignon during the 14th century.

The appellation allows thirteen grape varieties, although red wines are most often based on Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. The soils are highly varied, including limestone, sand, red clay and the famous rounded stones known as galets roulés. These terroirs produce powerful, complex and age-worthy wines.

Gigondas

Located at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail, Gigondas produces structured, deep and sun-filled red wines dominated by Grenache. The best estates craft wines capable of rivaling some great Châteauneuf-du-Pape while retaining a fresher, more mountain-influenced identity.

Cairanne

Now recognised as a Rhône cru, Cairanne produces generous, elegant and spicy red wines, along with a few characterful whites. The appellation is increasingly regarded as one of the most compelling terroirs of Southern Rhône.

Vacqueyras

Vacqueyras produces dense, structured red wines based mainly on Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. More accessible than Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the appellation can offer excellent age-worthy wines when handled by demanding growers.

Ventoux

The Ventoux appellation, formerly known as Côtes du Ventoux, benefits from the influence of Mont Ventoux, which brings freshness and significant day-night temperature differences. Long underestimated, it now reveals excellent terroirs capable of producing balanced reds, expressive whites and characterful rosés.

Lirac and Côtes du Rhône Villages

Lirac and the Côtes du Rhône Villages complete the richness of Southern Rhône with expressive red, white and rosé wines. Some cuvées from villages such as Sablet and Séguret offer beautiful expressions of Grenache and Mediterranean terroirs.

The Leading Producers of Southern Rhône

Our selection highlights several major estates of Southern Rhône, including Vieux Télégraphe, Château de Beaucastel, Clos des Papes, Mont-Olivet, Domaine Richaud, Château Pesquié, Domaine Oratoire Saint-Martin and Domaine Piéblanc.

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Domaine Stephane Ogier "Le Temps est Venu" (Grenache) red 2024

The other "little" Côtes du Rhône from Stéphane Ogier, primarily Grenache to differ from the illustrious "Syrah d'Ogier". The quality-price ratio becomes indecent, but don't expect a light "little" Côtes du Rhône... This is truly a superb southern Rhône that can be kept for 5 years.

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€66.00

€11.00 / bouteille

6 bottles (cardbox)

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