North and South
The Rhône Valley follows the river south through south-east France. It splits into two very different halves, separated by a stretch of countryside — so 'Rhône' really means two regions in one.
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Key idea: one river, two worlds
The steep, cooler North makes single-grape Syrah; the warm, flat South makes Grenache-based blends. Knowing which half you're in tells you the style.