Rhône, France as a Wine Region
- Cotes du Rhone A Cote of Many Grapes
The appellation of Côtes du Rhône encompasses much of the land of the area, not to mention much of the wine – over two-thirds of the wine produced here is of the Côtes-du-Rhône appellation. Wines here need only be from the Côtes de Rhône geographic area (which is fairly large) and consist of one or more of the 22 varieties permitted. Being such a wide classification, it's a surprise and joy that so many of these wines reach such a high quality. While there are areas in the Northern Rhône that meet the classification of Côtes du Rhône, most all of this appellation is in the Southern Rhône. Wines here are based mostly on Grenache, like other Rhône reds, while the whites focus on Marsanne and Roussanne. Viognier is also allowed although typically used in smaller quantities. Notable Facts There is one higher level in the Côtes du Rhône called Côtes du Rhône Villages. These wines are from specific village areas that have a few more standards the wine must reach to receive the village label. Some to take note of are Cairanne, Rasteau, Seguret and Beaumes-de-Venise. The good thing about both Côtes du Rhône and Côtes du Rhône Villages is that big producers of the smaller appellations are taking the opportunity and freedom offered by this broad appellation and creating wines of very high quality, and lower in price.
France as a Wine Country
Capital: Paris
Currency: Euro
When it comes to wine, France is a classic. Classic blends, grapes and styles began in the country and they still remain. Think about it - people ask for a Burgundian style Pinot Noir, they refer to wines as Bordeaux or Rhone blends - Champagne even had to pass a law to stop international wineries from putting their region on the label of all sparkling wine.
The top regions of France are: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Languedoc-Roussillon, Loire, Rhone. And these regions are so diverse! It makes sense that wine regions throughout the world try to emulate their style. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah are no longer French varieties, but international varieties. They may not be the leader of cutting edge technology or value-priced wines, but there is no doubt that they are still producing wines of great quality and diversity.
Wineries in Rhône
| Winery |
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| Domaine des Escaravailles Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine Brusset Winery in Rhône, France |
| Cave de Cairanne Winery in Rhône, France |
| Chateau de Beaucastel Winery in Rhône, France |
| Château Beauchêne Winery in Rhône, France |
| Château De Fonsalette Winery in Rhône, France |
| Château de l'Estagnol Winery in Rhône, France |
| Château du Trignon Winery in Rhône, France |
| Château Pesquie Winery in Rhône, France |
| Château Signac Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine Grand Veneur Winery in Rhône, France |
| Chemin des Papes Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine la Soumade Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine Chave, JL Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine Chaume Arnaud Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine Daniel et Denis Alary Winery in Rhône, France |
| Les Vignerons d'Estézargues Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine André Brunel Winery in Rhône, France |
| E.A.R.L. Charvin G. et Fils Winery in Rhône, France |
| De la Janasse Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine de la Presidente Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine de L'Oratoire Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine du Pesquier Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine du Vieux Chêne Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine Gramenon Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine les Hautes Cances Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine La Millière Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine la Réméjeanne Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine Martin Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine Pas de la Beaume Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine Richaud Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine Santa Duc Winery in Rhône, France |
| E. Guigal Winery in Rhône, France |
| Ferraton Père & Fils Winery in Rhône, France |
| Château De Fonsalette Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine Chapoton Winery in Rhône, France |
| J. Vidal-Fleury Winery in Rhône, France |
| Jean-Luc Colombo Winery in Rhône, France |
| Le Clos du Caillou Winery in Rhône, France |
| M. Chapoutier Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine de l'Oratoire St.-Martin Winery in Rhône, France |
| Paul Jaboulet Aèné Winery in Rhône, France |
| Renaissance Vineyard & Winery Winery in Rhône, France |
| Clos Saint-Michel Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine Georges Vernay Winery in Rhône, France |
| Robert Hall Winery Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine La Garrigue Winery in Rhône, France |
| Tardieu-Laurent Winery in Rhône, France |
| Château de Saint-Cosme Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine les Grands Bois Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine les Aphillanthes Winery in Rhône, France |
| Perrin & Fils Winery in Rhône, France |
| Cuvée du Vatican Winery in Rhône, France |
| Féraud-Brunel Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine Grand Nicolet Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine Saint-Damien Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine Monpertuis Winery in Rhône, France |
| Montfaucon Winery in Rhône, France |
| Clos du Mont Olivet Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine d'Andézon Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine Paul Autard Winery in Rhône, France |
| Montirius Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine de la Renjarde Winery in Rhône, France |
| Éric Texier Winery in Rhône, France |
| Delas Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine de l'Ameillaud Winery in Rhône, France |
| Oriel Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine de la Mordorée Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine de la Maurelle Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine Roger Perrin Winery in Rhône, France |
| Cháteau la Courançonne Winery in Rhône, France |
| Layer Cake Winery in Rhône, France |
| Château Mont-Redon Winery in Rhône, France |
| Bosquet des Papes Winery in Rhône, France |
| Château Crillon Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine Berthet-Rayne Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine de la Grande Bellane Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine le Soustet Winery in Rhône, France |
| Mas du Goudareau Winery in Rhône, France |
| Louis Bernard Winery in Rhône, France |
| Alain Paret Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine Jaume Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine de Grand Bourjassot Winery in Rhône, France |
| Château St.-Estève d'Uchaux Winery in Rhône, France |
| F. Alary Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine la Montagnette Winery in Rhône, France |
| Château Pesquie Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine d'Aeria Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine de Beaurenard Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine des Coccinelles Winery in Rhône, France |
| Cuvée de Bord Winery in Rhône, France |
| André Andrieux Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine Saint-gayan Winery in Rhône, France |
| Kermit Lynch Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine De La Solitude Winery in Rhône, France |
| Roger Sabon & Fils Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine Pélaquié Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine de Cristia Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine La Manarine Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine Charvin Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine Le Garrigon Winery in Rhône, France |
| Caves des Papes Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine Cros de la Mure Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine LaFond Winery in Rhône, France |
| Terre de Mistral Winery in Rhône, France |
| Jacques Frelin Winery in Rhône, France |
| Vrac Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine de la Guicharde Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine Rabasse-Charavin Winery in Rhône, France |
| Gonnet Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine de la Becassonne Winery in Rhône, France |
| Grosset Winery in Rhône, France |
| Château du Cheron Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine de Pierredon Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine Lafond Roc-Epine Winery in Rhône, France |
| Château Des Tours Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine de l'Echevin Winery in Rhône, France |
| Château Saint-Maurice Winery in Rhône, France |
| Château Rayas Winery in Rhône, France |
| Château Mont Thabor Winery in Rhône, France |
| Alain Jaume Winery in Rhône, France |
| Château Saint-Roch Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine Saladin Winery in Rhône, France |
| Maison Henry Bouachon Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine de Mourchon Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine Pierre Usseglio Winery in Rhône, France |
| Camille Cayran Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine du Père Caboche Winery in Rhône, France |
| Noemie Goichot Winery in Rhône, France |
| Perrin Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine Traslepuy Winery in Rhône, France |
| Eric Michel Winery in Rhône, France |
| Château du Grand Moulas Winery in Rhône, France |
| Adnams Winery in Rhône, France |
| Ferme du Mont Winery in Rhône, France |
| Chateau Courac Winery in Rhône, France |
| Paul Jaboulet and Aine Winery in Rhône, France |
| La Chasse Du Pape Winery in Rhône, France |
| Preston Vineyards Winery in Rhône, France |
| Elyse Winery in Rhône, France |
| Hidden Cellars Winery in Rhône, France |
| Byron Winery in Rhône, France |
| Concannon Winery in Rhône, France |
| RH Phillips Winery in Rhône, France |
| Château de Beaucastel Winery in Rhône, France |
| Cave de Villedieu Winery in Rhône, France |
| Domaine Franck Balthazar Winery in Rhône, France |
| Bonny Doon Winery in Rhône, France |
| Etienne Barret Winery in Rhône, France |
Wines from Rhône Region
| Wine | £ |
|---|---|
| 2006 Chateau du Grand Moulas Blanc, Cotes du Rhone We joined this Algerian ex-fruit grower in his pursuit of excellence from 1978, since when.. | 10.00 |
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Subregions in Rhône
Hotels on map
| Hotel | £ |
|---|---|
| Soleil et jardin A quiet establishment with charm that is located on the square of the village Solaize, .. | 92.00 |
| Citotel Hotel Dauly The Dauly hotel is located in a calm residential district close to cinemas and restaura.. | 70.00 |
| LES CARRES PEGASE The Tourism residence the Carrs Pgase located at the 31, street Chevreul, into full hea.. | 70.00 |
| Hotel Best Western le Longchamp The Best Western Le Longchamp is located in the heart of west Lyon in a residential are.. | 120.00 |
| Hotel Campanile LYon Centre Well situated in the city centre, our newly renovated hotel is air-conditioned, you can.. | 55.00 |
| Auberge de la Brévenne This typical Auberge, with a high quality of food and beverage, will know how to satisf.. | 60.00 |
| Hôtel La Résidence In a quarter that is lulled between both the Saone and Rhone rivers, the Rsidence offer.. | 75.00 |
| Elysee Hotel Welcome to our Hotel!Elysee Hotel offers you an address in the heart of the town centre.. | 64.00 |
| HOTEL DU THEATRE The Hotel du Theatre is charming with its building dating back to the 19th century and .. | 59.00 |
| Boscolo Grand Hotel Wonderfully situated in the heart of Lyons, the Boscolo Grand Hotel, built towards the .. | 102.00 |
| Hotel roosevelt Le Roosevelt is located in the centre of Lyon, near the Tte dOr park, the Part-Dieu bus.. | 74.00 |
| BEST WESTERN SAPHIR Located in the 9th district, the Tulip Inn Saphir Lyon is only one metro station away o.. | 62.00 |
| Château de Bagnols-Relais & Chateaux Chteau de Bagnols is the finest 5-star deluxe chteau hotel in France, regarded by many .. | 232.00 |
