Jefford on Monday: Out of Bounds
Is there a conflict between brand and terroir? Can you express terroir in a brand without using appellation as a primary focus? Here’s a story.
Southern Rhône
The southern Rhône produces over 95% of the region’s wine output, including almost all Côte du Rhône as well as more prestigious appellations such as Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and Vacqueyras.
Quick Links Southern Rhône 2016: Full report | White Southern Rhône – panel tasting results
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Top Southern Rhône 2012
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Chateauneuf wineries taking 'easy way out', says Beaucastel winemaker
Chateau de Beaucastel’s Marc Perrin believes many Chateauneuf-du-Pape wineries are sacrificing their life expectancy for a shorter-term commercial agenda.
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Rhône 2010 in 'top three vintages of last 40 years' says Decanter
Rhône 2010 is one of the finest vintages for 40 years, Decanter’s expert John Livingstone-Learmonth says in the latest issue of the magazine.
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Red Rhone over £10
Find out who won the regional trophy for over £10. And the winner is...
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Red Rhone under £10
Find out who won the regional trophy for under £10. And the winner is...
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Decanter travel guide to Southern Rhone
Had enough of the UK winter? Mary Dowey suggests a visit to the dramatically rugged landscapes of the southern Rhône, beautiful at any time of year
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Perrin of Chateau de Beaucastel: the two Rhone valleys
The Northern and Southern Rhone could be separate planets. As Marc Perrin explains, everything, from your football team to how you fry your onions, is different in the south.
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How many grape varieties are permitted in Chateauneuf-du-Pape
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Chateauneuf-du-Pape producer in row over family estate
Châteauneuf-du-Pape producer Guy Arnaud has been sued by his daughter in a row over the family’s 51-hectare estate.
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Southern Rhone Gourmet Tour
The Southern Rhône isn’t just about Châteauneuf-du-Pape. It also offers a gourmet paradise around the towering Mont Ventoux, says Mary Dowey
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Southern Rhone: Bountiful Sweetness
The Southern Rhône’s seductive 2007 vintage has been rapturously received, with merchants trumpeting its wares. The wines are good, but do they have the structure to age, asks JOHN LIVINGSTONE-LEARMONTH
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Decanter panel tasting (May 2008): Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2005 - All wines
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Rhone 2005: vintage of a lifetime
2005 isn’t just about Bordeaux and Burgundy – the Rhône has yielded some truly magnificent wines, says JOHN LIVINGSTONE-LEARMONTH
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Cazes acquires Châteauneuf property
The Jean-Michel Cazes group has acquired the Châteauneuf-du-Pape estate Domaine des Sénéchaux.
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Vintage report: Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2004
The 2004 vintage in Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the best since 2001, writes JAMES LAWTHER MW, with a minerally balance and freshness, and long ageing potential
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Beyond Chateauneuf: Gigondas Vacqueyras
Many Rhône lovers looking for affordable wines get no further than Châteauneuf-du-Pape. But, says JOHN LIVINGSTONE-LEARMONTH, those getting to know nearby Gigondas & Vacqueyras will be well rewarded
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In Focus: Chateauneuf-du-Pape's best producers
It’s been a favourite of wine lovers for years, and now Châteauneuf-du-Pape is producing better wines than ever before. Dynamic young producers and a stack of superb vintages have combined to guarantee many great-value new wines. JAMES LAWTHER MW visits.
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Chateauneuf-du-Pape- Wines from the Rhone, 2001
The last in a run of four good vintages in the Rhône, 2001 in Châteauneuf-du-Pape produced some great wines with balance and length. JAMES LAWTHER MW picks his best of the year
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Châteauneuf Variety is the Spice
Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines are renowned for their quality and breadth of styles, but as
