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RHÔNE VALLEY
The Rhône Valley was created during the last ice age as the Rhône Glacier carved its way south through what is now France.
Today, the Rhône River begins in the Alps and meanders for 505 miles to the Mediterranean Sea. The vineyards are located on
both sides of the river between Vienne and Avignon, just south of Lyon. The Northern and Southern Rhône are unique, each with
vastly different geography, climate, soils and grape varieties, but share one thing in common – the Rhône River. The Northern
Rhône is a mere 40 miles long and is responsible for a tiny 4-5% of all the wines from the region. The climate is ‘Continental’–hot
summers, cold winters and precipitation throughout the year. Probably the most striking feature is the steepness of the hillsides.
The vineyards are terraced to keep the soil from eroding, retain the warmth of the sun and make life a little easier for the vineyard
workers! This is the birthplace of Syrah and where many wine lovers find it reaches its height of expression – full bodied, savory,
and elegant. As the Rhône River progresses southward, the valley widens and the climate changes. The region is distinctly more
‘Provençal’ with a Mediterranean influence in culture and climate. The summers are long and warm and the winters are mild;
rainfall is less than in the north and the famous Mistral Wind is a major player. Another unique characteristic of these wines are
the nuances of Garrigue – the wild resinous herbs that cover the landscape.

Côte-Rôtie
E. Guigal
Condrieu Stéphane Ogier
E. Guigal René Rostaing
Stéphane Ogier
René Rostaing

Hermitage
E. Guigal

Saint-Joseph
E. Guigal
Crozes-Hermitage
E. Guigal
Maison les Alexandrins
Collines Rhodannienes
Stéphane Ogier
René Rostaing

Vinsobres
Famille Perrin

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rasteau
Château Beaucastel Beaurenard
Domaine de Beaurenard Famille Perrin
E. Guigal
Château de Nalys
Famille Perrin Gigondas
Rotem & Mounir Saouma E. Guigal
Famille Perrin
Côtes-du-Rhône
Château Beaucastel
E. Guigal Vacqueyras
Famille Perrin Famille Perrin
Maison les Alexandrins

Vaucluse Muscat Beaumes de Venise
Chêne Bleu Famille Perrin
Costière de Nîmes
Le Charmel

Côtes du Ventoux/Luberon
La Vielle Ferme
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