Rhône
The Rhône Valley, located in southeastern France, is renowned for its exceptional fine wines. With its diverse terroir, rich history, and dedication to quality winemaking, the Rhône Valley offers a captivating selection of wines that embody the region's elegance, complexity, and distinctive character.
The Rhône Valley boasts its own iconic vineyards and wineries, including Château de Beaucastel, Domaine Guigal, and Chapoutier, which are celebrated for producing exceptional wines that showcase the region's unique terroir and winemaking expertise.
The Rhône Valley is renowned for its red wines, particularly in the northern part of the region. Syrah reigns as the dominant grape variety, producing intense and structured wines. Appellations such as Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, and Cornas are known for their robust and age-worthy reds, often displaying notes of black fruits, spice, and earthiness. Famous vineyards such as La Landonne, La Mouline, and Les Bessards are revered for their exceptional expressions of Syrah.
In the southern Rhône Valley, Grenache takes centre stage, contributing to the region's bold and fruit-forward red blends. The renowned appellation of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is famous for its rich and full-bodied red wines, often featuring a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. Vineyards like Château de Beaucastel, Clos des Papes, and Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe produce remarkable wines that showcase the region's commitment to excellence.
The Rhône Valley is also celebrated for its white wines, particularly in the northern part of the region. Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne are the key grape varieties, producing aromatic and complex whites. Appellations like Condrieu and Hermitage produce exceptional white wines known for their floral aromas, stone fruit flavors, and vibrant acidity.
Rhône
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Rhone | 1 | 95 (WA) | HK$2,320.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (95)The 2017 Cairanne L'Estevenas has indeed turned out to be super. A 50-50 blend of Grenache and Syrah, it shows more of the Syrah side at the moment, with floral notes, peppery spice, black olives and licorice all making appearances on the nose. It's medium to full-bodied, with a supple, creamy feel and a rich, chewy finish. Impressive! Tasted twice (once blind), with consistent notes. |
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Rhone | 1 | - | HK$2,085.00 | |||||
The Richaud Cairanne Ebrescade 2020 is an exceptional vintage, emanating from the esteemed winery of Marcel Richaud, a fifth-generation winemaker in the Southern Rhône region. This wine, a blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah and Carignan, encapsulates the essence of the terroir, crafted from vineyards resplendent with galets roulés and sands. The wine's complex profile reveals harmonious layers of dark berries, spice, and herbs, typifying the celebrated Cairanne AOC. Given Marcel Richaud's commitment to organic and biodynamic principles, the Richaud Cairanne Ebrescade 2020 embraces a less-is-more approach to winemaking. Hand-picking, natural yeast fermentations, and no fining or filtering adorn this wine with a balanced character, showcasing the purity and richness of the Rhône Valley. A judicious use of oak subtly complements the bold fruit nuances in the wine, contributing to its velvety mouthfeel and structured, refined finish. Let the Richaud Cairanne Ebrescade 2020 enthrall your palate with its Rhône charm. |