Côtes du Rhone

A Surprising Côtes du Rhône Villages Food and Wine Pairing

May 18, 2023

Very rarely do you come across a Côtes du Rhône Villages so incredible that it might as well be a Gigondas wine. However, in this case, the red wine that we used in this wine pairing from Paul Jaboulet Aîné (2020) is a nice upgrade. It is big and bold, rich and intense, and it …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

6 Wine Villages in the Rhône Valley Near Mont Ventoux

February 1, 2023

If you like French wine, there is a good chance that you have sampled some vintages from the Rhône Valley. Some vineyards in the southern Rhône are near the famous Mont Ventoux – Provence’s giant mountain. This article focuses on six (6) villages in the Côtes du Rhône wine region. These six (6) towns are …

Jill Barth · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

How to Choose Côtes du Rhône Wines

November 10, 2021

I am often asked about my “favourite” wine. This is an impossible question and one that I can’t answer. The fact is, I taste so many delicious wines that choosing a favourite seems silly, particularly when things change from vintage to vintage. But I have a category recommendation that I give everyone because it is …

Guest Post · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

The 9 Best Wines of the Côtes du Rhone

September 6, 2021

If you love wine, then you will probably have heard of the famous Côtes du Rhone region. It is a wine region that is known for its exceptional quality of produce. In this article, we will present you with the nine (9) vineyards that make up the cream of the crop (in our opinion). Côtes …

Keith Van Sickle · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Gigondas a Rhône Wine Village with a View

June 25, 2021

Are you looking for a place with beautiful views, excellent food, and fabulous wines? Then consider Gigondas in the southern Rhône Valley. This region has been producing excellent wines for over 2,000 years, from when it was part of the Roman Empire. The Romans liked the wines from Gigondas so much that they named it …

Jill Barth · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Need to Know Côtes du Rhône Essential French Wines

November 13, 2020

France’s Rhône Valley is significant on the world stage. At roughly three times the size of the Napa Valley, the diversity of this region is staggering. It’s divided into two segments: septendrial (North) and méridionale (South). The north is more linear: many independent winegrowers, mainly granite soil, dominated by single grape bottlings (Syrah for red, …

Jill Barth · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Exploring Rhone Valley Wines from North to South

July 23, 2020

What’s the difference between France’s Northern Rhône and Southern Rhône Valleys? The difference is latitude. There. My work is done. Of course, I’m just kidding, but let’s start there. The Rhône River runs in a relatively straight, north-south path by the time it wedges into France from Switzerland near Lyon. While the Rhône is one …

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Côtes du Rhone

A Surprising Côtes du Rhône Villages Food and Wine Pairing

6 Wine Villages in the Rhône Valley Near Mont Ventoux

How to Choose Côtes du Rhône Wines

The 9 Best Wines of the Côtes du Rhone

Gigondas a Rhône Wine Village with a View

Need to Know Côtes du Rhône Essential French Wines

Exploring Rhone Valley Wines from North to South

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