A valley of two halves
The Rhône runs north–south through south-east France, and its two halves could hardly be more different in grapes and style.
Northern Rhône
Syrah country- Steep granite slopes, continental
- 100% Syrah reds (sometimes a dash of white)
- Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne whites
Southern Rhône
Blend country- Warm, flat, Mediterranean, garrigue scrub
- Grenache-led GSM blends
- Far bigger volume