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Northern Rhône: Syrah, steep slopes and age-worthy wines
The Northern Rhône is one of the great historic homes of Syrah. From Vienne to Valence, vines grow on steep slopes overlooking the Rhône, producing red wines of depth, spice, freshness and remarkable ageing potential.
Côte-Rôtie, Cornas and Hermitage are among the most iconic appellations of the region. The Northern Rhône also produces rare and gastronomic white wines from Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne, particularly in Condrieu, Saint-Péray and Hermitage.
Northern Rhône wines combine intensity, freshness and precision. The reds often show blackberry, cassis, violet, pepper, black olive, smoke and fine leather, supported by a structure that allows the best bottles to age beautifully.
Three major appellations
Côte-Rôtie expresses the refined and floral side of Syrah, with elegant, perfumed and age-worthy wines. Cornas offers a darker, more intense and granite-driven expression. Hermitage remains one of the historic summits of the Rhône Valley, producing powerful, deep and long-lived wines.
Grape varieties and style
Syrah dominates the red wines of the Northern Rhône, giving structured, spicy and profound wines that combine power with freshness. The white wines, rarer in the region, are made from Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne, offering floral, generous and gastronomic styles.
Red wines: Syrah, black fruit, pepper, violet, black olive, structure and ageing potential.
White wines: Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne, with floral, textured and gastronomic profiles.
Food pairings: roast lamb, duck, fine game, grilled meats, mushroom dishes, aged cheeses and fish in sauce for the whites.
Our Northern Rhône selection highlights benchmark appellations, respected domaines and vintages chosen for their balance, authenticity and real drinking interest. An essential region for lovers of Syrah, age-worthy red wines and gastronomic whites.
