Rhône Valley

The Rhône Valley runs south from Lyon to the Rhône Delta, a length of approximately 150 miles.

Northern Rhône wine region | Southern Rhône wine region

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It is divided stylistically and geographically into northern and southern parts, the former much smaller and more focussed in design, while the latter is much larger and accommodates a wider range of grape varieties.

Grapes

In the north, Syrah dominates in red wine, while Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne are grown for white wines.

In the south, Châteauneuf-du-Pape is famous for allowing 22 varieties, ranging from Grenache and Syrah to Picpoul, Picardan and Terret Noir.

There’s a lot of variation, but in other southern appellations a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre might be considered the most typical – even giving birth to the Australian ‘GSM’ style.