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Northern Rhone

Generally cooler than the South, the Northern Rhone is synonymous with France's indigenous 'Hermitage' (Syrah) as well as white varieties such as Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne (the latter often blended with the reds). Within a narrow band of vineyards along the Rhone river from Vienne to Valence, the leading appellations here are Hermitage and Cote-Rotie, (Condrieu for whites). Crozes-Hermitage, Cornas and St.Joseph also offer distinctive, (and more affordable) expressions, though the wines are less age-worthy.
Vintage: 2020 Product: Delas Hermitage Les Bessards Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $350.00 Dozen Price: $4200.00
Vintage: 2020 Product: Delas Hermitage Lieu Dit Ligne de Crete Les Grandes Vignes Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $385.00 Dozen Price: $4620.00
Vintage: 2020 Product: Delas Cote-Rotie La Landonne Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $480.00 Dozen Price: $5760.00
Vintage: 2019 Product: Delas Hermitage Lieu Dit Ligne de Crete Les Grandes Vignes Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $370.00 Dozen Price: $4440.00
Vintage: 2015 Product: Delas Hermitage Lieu Dit Ligne de Crete Les Grandes Vignes Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $350.00 Dozen Price: $4200.00
Vintage: 2019 Product: Delas Saint-Joseph Saint-Epine Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $130.00 Dozen Price: $1560.00
Vintage: 2019 Product: Delas Cote-Rotie La Landonne Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $430.00 Dozen Price: $5160.00
Vintage: 2015 Product: Delas Cote-Rotie La Landonne Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $399.00 Dozen Price: $4788.00
Vintage: 2020 Product: Domaine Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $89.99 Dozen Price: $1079.88
Vintage: 2020 Product: Domaine Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage Magnum (1500ml) Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $185.00 Dozen Price: $2220.00
Vintage: 2019 Product: Domaine Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage La Guiraude Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $130.00 Dozen Price: $1560.00
Vintage: 2018 Product: Domaine Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage La Guiraude Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $120.00 Dozen Price: $1440.00
Vintage: 2017 Product: Domaine Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage La Guiraude Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $115.00 Dozen Price: $1380.00
Vintage: 2021 Product: Domaine Auguste Clape Le Vin des Amis Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $99.99 Dozen Price: $1199.88
Vintage: 2021 Product: Domaine Auguste Clape Cotes du Rhone Syrah Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $130.00 Dozen Price: $1560.00
Vintage: 2020 Product: Domaine Auguste Clape Cornas Renaissance Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $265.00 Dozen Price: $3180.00
Vintage: 2020 Product: Domaine Auguste Clape Cornas Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $350.00 Dozen Price: $4200.00
Vintage: 2020 Product: Domaine Bernard Gripa Saint-Joseph Parady Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $150.00 Dozen Price: $1800.00
Vintage: 2020 Product: Domaine Bernard Gripa Saint-Joseph Le Berceau Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $180.00 Dozen Price: $2160.00
Vintage: 2019 Product: Domaine Bernard Gripa Saint-Joseph Parady Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $135.00 Dozen Price: $1620.00
Vintage: 2020 Product: Domaine Bernard Gripa Saint-Joseph Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $99.99 Dozen Price: $1199.88
Vintage: 2018 Product: Domaine Christophe Billon Cote Rotie Cote Rozier Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $199.00 Dozen Price: $2388.00
Vintage: 2020 Product: Domaine Jean Louis Chave Saint Joseph Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $220.00 Dozen Price: $2640.00
Vintage: 2020 Product: Domaine Rene Rostaing Cote Rotie Ampodium Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $180.00 Dozen Price: $2160.00
Vintage: 2020 Product: Domaine Rene Rostaing Cote Rotie La Viaillere Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $295.00 Dozen Price: $3540.00
Vintage: 2020 Product: Domaine Rene Rostaing Cote Rotie La Landonne Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $375.00 Dozen Price: $4500.00
Vintage: 2020 Product: Domaine Rene Rostaing Cote Rotie Cote Brune Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $615.00 Dozen Price: $7380.00
Vintage: 2020 Product: Domaine Vincent Paris Cornas Granit 30 Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $74.99 Dozen Price: $899.88
Vintage: 2019 Product: Domaine Vincent Paris Cornas Granit 30 Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $69.99 Dozen Price: $839.88
Vintage: 2017 Product: Domaine Vincent Paris Cornas Granit 30 Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $69.99 Dozen Price: $839.88
Vintage: 2018 Product: Domaine Vincent Paris Cornas La Geynale Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $115.00 Dozen Price: $1380.00
Vintage: 2018 Product: Domaine Vincent Paris Cornas Granit 30 Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $69.99 Dozen Price: $839.88
Vintage: 2019 Product: Guigal Cote Rotie La Landonne Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $1,099.00 Dozen Price: $13188.00
Vintage: 2019 Product: Guigal Cote Rotie La Turque Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $1,099.00 Dozen Price: $13188.00
Vintage: 2019 Product: Guigal Cote Rotie La Mouline Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $1,099.00 Dozen Price: $13188.00
Vintage: 2018 Product: Guigal Chateau d'Ampuis Cote Rotie Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $330.00 Dozen Price: $3960.00
Vintage: 2019 Product: Guigal Crozes-Hermitage Rating 94 Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $59.99 Dozen Price: $719.88
Vintage: 2018 Product: Guigal Cote Rotie La Turque Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $1,050.00 Dozen Price: $12600.00
Vintage: 2018 Product: Guigal Cote Rotie La Mouline Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $1,050.00 Dozen Price: $12600.00
Vintage: 2018 Product: Guigal Cote Rotie La Landonne Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $1,050.00 Dozen Price: $12600.00
Vintage: 2017 Product: Guigal Cote Rotie La Landonne Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $999.00 Dozen Price: $11988.00
Vintage: 2017 Product: Guigal Cote Rotie La Turque Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $999.00 Dozen Price: $11988.00
Vintage: 2017 Product: Guigal Cote Rotie La Mouline Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $999.00 Dozen Price: $11988.00
Vintage: 2016 Product: Guigal Cote Rotie La Turque Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $999.00 Dozen Price: $11988.00
Vintage: 2016 Product: Guigal Cote Rotie La Mouline Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $999.00 Dozen Price: $11988.00
Vintage: 2022 Product: Herve Souhaut Saint Joseph Sainte Epine Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $165.00 Dozen Price: $1980.00
Vintage: 2022 Product: Herve Souhaut Saint Joseph Clos des Cessieux Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $150.00 Dozen Price: $1800.00
Vintage: 2022 Product: Herve Souhaut Syrah Rating Min. Order: 1 Bottle Price: $69.99 Dozen Price: $839.88
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Wind, Rocks & Vines.

Often perched on dizzying gradients, granitic and schistous soils form foundations for the steeply sloped vineyards of Cote Rotie and Hermitage. Since the topsoil here is prone to erosion, the construction of terraces is common. The Northern Rhone is subject to greater seasonal temperature differences than the South (hot summers and severe winters), and the Mistral wind also influences viticulture. Blowing down from the Massif Central, it's both a blessing and a curse, reducing yields but also drying the vineyards, so preventing diseases such as mildew from taking hold.

Northern Rhone wine styles & regions.

Generally speaking, the Syrah (Shiraz) based wines are medium to full-bodied, with aromas and flavours of smoke, game, grilled meat, mineral and white pepper. Several appellations permit small percentages of white grapes to be blended into the reds, usually co-fermented. For example, in the Côte-Rôtie, up to 20% Viognier may be added. In Hermitage / Crozes-Hermitage, a total of 15% Marsanne & Roussanne is allowed. St-Joseph may include up to 10% Marsanne and Roussanne. The aim of co-fermenting and blending is to create more fragrant and delicate wines.

While Hermitage is home to the most prestigious sites, including climats such as le Méal, les Bessards, Gréffieux, Beaume and Péléat, Cote-Rotie is a close second. Here Guigal's special bottlings of La Mouline, La Landonne and La Turque, (aka the 'La-La wines'), have become some of the most sought-after bottles in the wine-world. Behind the hill of Hermitage are the vineyards of Crozes-Hermitage producing generally lighter and less long-lived wines, although the best examples can approach Hermitage in quality (and be significantly more affordable). Smaller, and arguably under-rated appellations such as Cornas, St. Joseph and Saint-Péray produce full bodied, entry-level, early drinking reds offering a great introduction to the region's style.

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