Northern Rhône Wines | Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu & Hermitage

Northern Rhône appellations: Côte-Rôtie, Saint-Joseph, Cornas, Condrieu, Crozes-Hermitage, Hermitage and Saint-Péray

Syrah, Viognier and the Great Terroirs of Northern Rhône

The Northern Rhône, or Rhône Septentrional, produces some of the most sought-after wines in France. From Côte-Rôtie to Hermitage, through Condrieu, Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage, Cornas and Saint-Péray, this region offers an exceptional concentration of world-class terroirs.

All great red wines of the Northern Rhône are made from Syrah, a grape variety capable of producing deep, structured and age-worthy wines with aromas of violet, black pepper, spices, dark fruits and, with time, leather.

The white wines of the Northern Rhône are based mainly on Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne. Viognier stands alone in Condrieu, while Marsanne and Roussanne produce the great white wines of Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage and Saint-Péray.

The Great Appellations of Northern Rhône

Côte-Rôtie

The Côte-Rôtie appellation covers around 230 hectares on the right bank of the Rhône, around Ampuis. It produces only red wines, made primarily from Syrah, with a small proportion of Viognier permitted. Its extremely steep terraced slopes make mechanisation impossible and contribute to wines of remarkable precision.

The appellation is traditionally divided between two major terroirs: the Côte Brune, more structured and marked by iron-rich mica schist, and the Côte Blonde, more delicate and refined, shaped by gneiss and clay-rich sands. Côte-Rôtie is one of the greatest red wine appellations of the Northern Rhône.

Condrieu

The Condrieu appellation covers around 130 hectares around the village of the same name. It produces exclusively white wines from Viognier. In the finest terroirs, especially around the famous Coteau de Vernon, Condrieu offers rich, expressive wines with aromas of apricot, exotic fruits, white flowers and mineral freshness.

Saint-Joseph

Saint-Joseph stretches along the Rhône for almost 50 kilometres. Larger and more varied than Côte-Rôtie or Hermitage, it produces mainly Syrah-based red wines as well as whites from Marsanne and Roussanne. The best Saint-Joseph wines offer an exciting alternative to neighbouring prestige appellations, combining depth, freshness and elegance.

Crozes-Hermitage

Crozes-Hermitage is the largest appellation in the Northern Rhône. Located on the left bank around Tain-l’Hermitage, it produces red wines from Syrah and white wines from Marsanne and Roussanne. Once considered a more accessible appellation, Crozes-Hermitage now includes outstanding wines thanks to demanding producers such as the Graillot family, the Combier family and Christelle Betton.

Hermitage

Hermitage covers only around 136 hectares on the famous hill of the same name. Legendary terroirs such as Les Bessards, Le Méal, Les Greffieux and Les Rocoules produce Syrah reds of exceptional depth and great white wines from Marsanne and Roussanne. Hermitage ranks among the world’s greatest age-worthy wines.

Cornas

Cornas, located near Valence, is devoted exclusively to red wines made from Syrah. Once known for powerful, austere wines, the appellation has undergone a remarkable revival, producing cuvées that combine depth, energy and finesse. Its decomposed granite soils, locally known as gore, give the wines their distinctive character.

Saint-Péray

Saint-Péray is one of the smallest appellations in the Northern Rhône. It produces only white wines, still or sparkling, from Marsanne and Roussanne. Its limestone and granite soils give rise to rich, expressive and gastronomic dry whites.

The Leading Producers of Northern Rhône

Our selection highlights some of the finest domaines and winemakers of the Northern Rhône, including Stéphane Ogier, Yves Cuilleron, Christine Vernay, Famille Rostaing, Famille Graillot, Famille Sorrel, François Villard, Aurélien Chatagnier, Clusel-Roch, Matthieu Barret, Combier and Pierre-Jean Villa.

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Domaine Curtat "syrah Vieilles Vignes" red 2024

This cuvée - part of which was previously in AOP St Joseph - has become the emblem of Christophe Curtat's expertise. A bottle that has become essential for any syrah enthusiast! The 2024 vintage has arrived and it amazed us during the tasting!

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6 bottles (cardbox)

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