Rhône Wine Reviews

Domaine Biguet, Nature, St-Péray, Rhône 2014

St-Péray is the most southern appellation of the northern Rhône, covering less than 100 hectares devoted almost exclusively to Marsanne and Roussanne...

Clos des Cazaux, Les Clefs d'Or Blanc, Vacqueyras, Rhône 2014

White Vacqueyras represents just 4% of the appellation's output, which may explain why it is hard to fine, but it can offer excellent value so is worth searching for. ..

Domaine de la Cadenette, Costières de Nîmes, Rhône 2015

Costières de Nîmes is the black sheep of the Rhône family. It originally belonged to the region of Languedoc-Roussillon, becoming a Rhône appellation in 2004 when it was successfully argued that the wines were closer in style to the latter...

Lidl, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône 2015

It is not so common to see white Côtes du Rhône as it is red, which is a shame. This example is rounded, with green apple and a touch of stone fruit on the nose...

Famille Perrin, Les Cornuds, Vinsobres, Rhône 2014

From the always reliable Rhône winemaking family behind Château de Beaucastel comes this lovely Vinsobres – an appellation 40km north of Châteauneuf-du-Pape...

Domaine Richaud, Cairanne, Rhône, France 2014

This is a rich and luscious red wine with oodles of sweet black fruit and ripe berry characters...

Tesco, Finest Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône 2015

A Grenache-heavy blend showing dark fruit and assorted spices on the nose. The palate is full of cherry fruit followed by darker, brambley fruit...

Yves Cuilleron, Marsanne Les Vignes d'à Côté, Rhône 2015

The Marsanne grapes are sourced from the commune of Chavanay, home of Condrieu. This charming wine is from Yves Cuilleron’s entry level range, however, it offers much more in quality...

Cave de la Visitation, Cuvée Aphrodite, Condrieu, Rhône 2013

Condrieu is regarded as the greatest expression of the Viognier grape anywhere in the world. This example was aged in barrel for ten months before bottling...

Les Courlandes, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône 2015

Made by the Ogier family, this is a slightly lighter style and it doesn't have the concentration of a textbook Châteauneuf-du-Pape...

Arnoux & Fils, Petites Collines, Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône, France 2014

This is a beautiful expression of Syrah from vines...

Clos du Caillou, Bouquet des Garrigues, Côtes du Rhône, France 2013

This 45-hectare property on the border with Châteauneuf-du-Pape started organic viticulture in 1996...

Pierre-Henri Morel, Blanc, Côtes du Rhône-Villages Laudun, France 2015

This is a partnership between Pierre-Henri Morel and Michel Chapoutier...

Joel & Romain Champet, Côte-Rôtie La Viallière, Rhône, France 2012

Domaine Ste-Anne, Notre Dame des Celettes, Côtes du Rhône Villages 2011

Read Decanter's tasting note for Domaine Ste-Anne, Notre Dame des Celettes, Côtes du Rhône Villages 2011.

Gabriel Meffre, Laurus, Côtes du Rhône 2013

Waxy nose of greengage, honeysuckle and white fruit. Harmonious palate with...

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, Saint Joseph, Rhône, 2010

Gabriel Meffre, Laurus, Saint Joseph, Rhône, 2010

Francois Villard, Reflet, Saint Joseph, Rhône, 2010

Domaine Coursodon, L'Olivaie, Saint Joseph, Rhône, 2010

Domaine Coursodon, Silice, Saint Joseph, Rhône, 2010