Walls: Exclusive first taste of M Chapoutier’s Sélections Parcellaires 2024
A taste of what's to come...
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 2023: The connoisseur’s guide
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Walls' hidden gems: Domaine Mayard, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Forging a distinct identity...
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Walls: 19 vintages of Beaucastel's white Rhône masterpiece
Remarkable longevity from an estate that defies convention...
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Walls: Domaine de la Mordorée's La Plume du Peintre; then and now
The evolution of a southern Rhône label...
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White Châteauneuf-du-Pape: 20 of the best
Matt Walls looks at the 'other' Châteauneuf...
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Matt Walls: My top 10 wines of 2024
The most memorable bottles revealed...
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2020: Best-value wines
Thirty great-value wines from the compelling 2020 vintage...
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape: Revisiting 2020 in bottle
'I’m now in no doubt that 2020 is an excellent year, in quite a distinct style,' says Matt Walls...
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Rasteau, Cairanne & Vinsobres 2023: Report and top-scoring wines
Make this the year to discover these crus...
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Lirac & Tavel 2023: Report and top-scoring wines
A very drinkable crop of wines...
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Gigondas, Vacqueyras & Beaumes de Venise 2023: Report and top-scoring wines
Ripe reds with lighter tannins and fresh, impactful whites...
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2023: Report and top-scoring wines
Keep an eye out for the whites this year...
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Southern Rhône 2023: The connoisseur's guide
A vintage of immediate pleasure...
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Rhône 2023 en primeur: Full vintage report and top-scoring wines
An excess of both rain and sun in this tricky vintage...
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Walls' hidden gems: Domaine La Cabotte in Massif d'Uchaux
A top estate tucked away...
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Walls: Exploring Côtes du Rhône Villages Sablet
Looking for finesse and purity? Don't overlook Sablet...
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Laudun becomes the 18th cru of the Rhône Valley
The newest cru of the Rhône Valley...
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Walls: Exploring Côtes du Rhône Villages Saint-Andéol
Matt Walls lifts the lid on this pearl of the Ardèche...
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Walls' hidden gems: Domaine de Piéblanc
The Cornas native who went south to make wine...
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Walls: Chasing freshness in Ventoux
With over 30 wines tasted...
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Walls: Exploring Côtes du Rhône Villages Massif d'Uchaux
