France

Southern Rhône

Southern Rhône is a wine region in France. A warm Mediterranean region known for Grenache-led blends with ripe red fruit, spice, and full body.

Where it is

Map data: INAO (Licence Ouverte 2.0); Natural Earth

Gigondas
A Southern Rhône appellation beneath the Dentelles de Montmirail, known for full-bodied, structured reds.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The Southern Rhône's flagship appellation, known for powerful, structured Grenache-led reds.
Beaumes-de-Venise
A southern Rhône village under the Dentelles de Montmirail, whose name also carries a sweet Muscat appellation.
Cairanne
A southern Rhône village on stony terraces near the Aygues river, with vineyards facing south.
Côtes du Rhône
The regional appellation covering the whole valley, though nearly all of the wine comes from the south.
Côtes du Rhône Villages
The tier above the regional appellation, restricted to a named list of villages, mostly southern.
Duché d'Uzès
Near the Cévennes on the Southern Rhône's western edge, Syrah-led reds tend toward dark fruit, pepper, and firm tannin.
Grignan-les-Adhémar
A Southern Rhône appellation where Grenache and Syrah commonly make ripe, medium- to full-bodied reds with dark fruit and herbs.

Domaine La Manarine
An organic Southern Rhône estate founded by Gilles Gasq in 2001 on the Plan de Dieu, a stony plateau northeast of Orange, making Grenache-based Côtes du Rhône.

Reviewed by Gina Biernacki, Certified Sommelier, WSET Level 3 with Distinction.