Walls: The next step for Jaboulet’s Hermitage La Chapelle
A new chapter for Hermitage La Chapelle...
The Rhône Valley runs south from Lyon to the Rhône Delta, a length of approximately 150 miles.
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.
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.
A new chapter for Hermitage La Chapelle...
It could take a while for the Côte-Rôties to come round...
An excellent vintage for reds and whites...
Know your producers...
More majestic than elegant this year...
While reds can be varied, whites are a solid choice...
A stark contrast to 2021, and all the better for it...
Don't overlook Rasteau this year...
Find good value wines in these two appellations...
Overall freshness and balance to be found...
The best-performing appellation in 2022...
A vintage for reds...
It's worth doing your research before buying from this surprising vintage...
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The tale of a northern Rhône master...
A week in the life of a Rhône correspondent during en primeur...
Châteauneuf on a budget... if you know where to look...
Matt Walls on why these Viogniers inspire winemakers far and wide...
Where to get your Rhône fix in the UK...
Not familiar with Rasteau? This is the vintage to start with...
A chat with Alexandre Fréguin on his life story so far and advice for wine pairings...
Cairanne is the source of some of the southern Rhône’s finest whites...
Revisiting this hot vintage now the wines are in bottle...
Meeting a new wine talent in Côte-Rôtie...
The results from a 109-wine panel tasting...
A guide for where to eat and drink well in the Rhône...
A new generation takes over...
Top-tier Côtes du Rhône wines...
Fantastic verticals of a red and white wine worth seeking out...
A new name worth having on your radar...