Rhone Red
Rhône Red
The Rhône is two regions that share a river and little else. The northern Rhône is Syrah — one grape, steep granite slopes, tiny appellations. The southern Rhône is Grenache-led blends across a much larger, flatter, warmer area.
North
Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage are the two benchmarks, both capable of decades. Cornas is the darkest and most tannic. Crozes-Hermitage and Saint-Joseph sit below them on flatter land and are the practical way into northern Syrah — the same grape and much the same character at a third of the money.
South
Châteauneuf-du-Pape leads, with Gigondas and Vacqueyras immediately behind it using the same grapes for roughly half the price. Côtes du Rhône Villages and Côtes du Rhône form the base — and are among the most reliable inexpensive reds on any list.
What to expect
Northern Syrah is savoury, peppery and firm; southern Grenache blends are rounder, riper and higher in alcohol. Neither is an aperitif wine. If you are buying one bottle to learn the difference, take a Crozes-Hermitage and a Côtes du Rhône Villages and open them together.
Serving
16–18°C. Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas and Châteauneuf want an hour decanted; the village appellations do not.
Filters
Chateau de Beaucastel Hommage a Jacques Perrin Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC 2017 (1x75cl)
CLOS ST JEAN, Chateauneuf du Pape, La Combe des Fous 2016 (Magnum) (1x150cl)
CLOS ST JEAN, Chateauneuf du Pape, Sanctus Sanctorum 2017 Magnum (1x150cl)
COMBIER, Saint Joseph Cap Nord 2021* (1x75cl)
COMBIER, Saint-Joseph 2021* (1x75cl)
Domaine de Cristia, Cotes du Rhone, Vieilles Vignes 2021 (1x75cl)
Domaine Feraud & Fils Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC 2020 (1x75cl)
Domaine Feraud & Fils Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Raisins Bleus AOC 2020 (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau CDP Cuvee Marie Beurrier 2010 (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau CDP Reserve des Celestins 2007 (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau CDP Reserve des Celestins 2008 (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau CDP Reserve des Celestins 2009 (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau CDP Reserve des Celestins 2012 (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Speciale 1998 (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2007 (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau Marie Beurrier Chateaneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2004 (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau Marie Beurrier Chateaneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2005 (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau Marie Beurrier Chateaneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2006 (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau Marie Beurrier Chateaneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2008 (1x75cl)
Jaboulet Hermitage La Chapelle 2019 (1x75cl)
Jaboulet Hermitage La Chapelle 2020 (1x75cl)
Paul Jaboulet Crozes Hermitage Les Jalets 2022 (1x75cl)
Beaucastel CDP Hommage a Jacques Perrin 2012 (1x75cl)
Beaucastel CDP Hommage a Jacques Perrin 2015 (1x75cl)
Beaucastel CDP Hommage a Jacques Perrin 2017 (1x75cl)
Beaucastel CDP Hommage a Jacques Perrin 2021 (1x75cl)
Beaucastel CDP Hommage a Jacques Perrin 2015 (1x300cl)
Beaucastel Coudoulet de Beaucastel Cotes du Rhone 2021 (Label Damage) (1x75cl)
Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape 2021 (1x75cl)
Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape 2021 (1x150cl)
Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape 1989 (Capsule Damage) (1x300cl)
Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape 2021 (1x300cl)
Henri Bonneau CDP Cuvee Marie Beurrier 1995 (Label Damage) (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau CDP Cuvee Marie Beurrier 1998 (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau CDP Cuvee Marie Beurrier 2000 (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau CDP Cuvee Marie Beurrier 2008 (1x150cl)
Henri Bonneau CDP Cuvee Speciale 1990(Sign by Herni Bonneau) (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau CDP Cuvee Speciale 1998 (US Label) (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau CDP Reserve des Celestins 1971 (LD) (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau CDP Reserve des Celestins 1976 (Label Damage) (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau CDP Reserve des Celestins 1985 (Label Damage) (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau CDP Reserve des Celestins 1989 (Label Damage) (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau CDP Reserve des Celestins 1990 (US Label) (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau CDP Reserve des Celestins 1992 (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau CDP Reserve des Celestins 1995 (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau CDP Reserve des Celestins 1999 (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau CDP Reserve des Celestins 2001 (US Label) (1x75cl)
Henri Bonneau CDP Reserve des Celestins 2004 (1x75cl)
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