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Northern Rhône

The Northern Rhône is often described as the home of Syrah. Fine wine appellations such as Cornas and Côte Rotie produce some of the best examples of the variety in the world. Blended with Grenache these wines tend to big and bold with lots of spicy red fruit.

Northern Rhône

Key Facts about Northern Rhône

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Appellations of Northern Rhône



Read more about Château-Grillet

Château-Grillet AOC

Château-Grillet is a premium plot of of Viognier vineyard owned by a single estate.

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Read more about Condrieu

Condrieu AOC

Condrieu is a small white wine appellation in the Northern Rhône focussed exclusively on Viognier.

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16 wines
Read more about Cornas

Cornas AOC

Cornas is one of the northern Rhône's great appellations for Syrah.

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19 wines
Read more about Côte-Rôtie

Côte-Rôtie AOC

Côte-Rôtie AOC is one of the great red wines of the Rhône Valley. It produces full bodied expressions of Syrah capable of ageing and improving f...

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14 wines
Read more about Crozes-Hermitage

Crozes-Hermitage AOC

Crozes-Hermitage is the largest appellation in Northern Rhône and the area’s most accessible sources of Syrah based blends. First defined in 193...

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14 wines
Read more about Hermitage

Hermitage AOC

Hermitage is one of the great red wines of the Northern Rhône. It is considered the best area for Syrah and is surrounded by the the larger Crozes...

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4 wines
Read more about Saint-Joseph

Saint-Joseph AOC

Saint-Joseph is one of the Rhône Valley's go-to red wines.

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27 wines
Read more about Saint-Péray

Saint-Péray AOC

Saint-Péray is an historic appellation on the west bank of the Rhône River, noted for its white wines.

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10 wines