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Rhône Méridionale (Southern)

Warm, generous Grenache-led blends over a sea of pebbles.

Old Grenache over galets at Châteauneuf
Old Grenache over galets at Châteauneuf
The valley opens out into broad, sun-soaked Mediterranean country. Grenache leads the famous GSM blends across Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras and the vast Côtes du Rhône. Tavel makes France's most serious rosé; Beaumes-de-Venise and Rasteau, sweet fortified wines.

Its rules were drafted by Baron Le Roy.

ClimateMediterranean; strong Mistral
Altitude50–300 m

Grapes

Syrah, Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre, Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Grenache Gris, Rolle (Vermentino), Bourboulenc, Carignan, Cinsault, Muscat à Petit Grains

Soils

Galets roulés (Pebbles)Clay-LimestoneSandSandstone
Châteauneuf-du-Pape was France's first modern appellation, in 1936.

Wines from Rhône Méridionale (Southern)

Bois d'Arlène - 100% Cinsault - 2024 Elliot's KellerBois d'Arlène - 100% Cinsault - 2024 CHF 18.00 Bois d'Arlène - Vacqueyras - Re.Né.Sens - 2022 Elliot's KellerBois d'Arlène - Vacqueyras - Re.Né.Sens - 2022 CHF 25.00 Domaine de Villeneuve - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - 2017 Elliot's KellerDomaine de Villeneuve - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - 2017 CHF 62.00 Galevan - CdR V - Esprit Devin - 2022 Elliot's KellerGalevan - CdR V - Esprit Devin - 2022 CHF 22.00 Galevan - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Blanc - 2022 Elliot's KellerGalevan - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Blanc - 2022 CHF 68.00 Galevan - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Blanc - 2023 Elliot's KellerGalevan - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Blanc - 2023 CHF 68.00 Galevan - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Rouge - 2017 Elliot's KellerGalevan - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Rouge - 2017 CHF 60.00 Galevan - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Rouge - 2021 Elliot's KellerGalevan - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Rouge - 2021 CHF 60.00 Galevan - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Rouge - 2023 Elliot's KellerGalevan - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Rouge - 2023 CHF 60.00 Gravennes - CdR Village Suze la Rousse - Terre d'Histoire - 2023 Elliot's KellerGravennes - CdR Village Suze la Rousse - Terre d'Histoire - 2023 CHF 15.00 Puy Marquis - La Petite Reine - Blanc - 2023 Elliot's KellerPuy Marquis - La Petite Reine - Blanc - 2023 CHF 23.00 Puy Marquis - La Petite Reine - Rouge - 2022 Elliot's KellerPuy Marquis - La Petite Reine - Rouge - 2022 CHF 21.00 Puy Marquis - Liccia - 2021 Elliot's KellerPuy Marquis - Liccia - 2021 CHF 20.00