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Here's an updated travel section on the Rhone Valley. Thanks to all for
your suggestions. Keep 'em coming. p.s. Emery, I'm still searching for a better way to describe the boundaries of the S. Rhone. ------------------ Begin C&P --------------------- 3k. The Rhone Valley? The Rhone Valley is a long stretch alongside the Rhone River, from immediately south of Lyon to just north of the Mediterranean Sea. This vast stretch of wine country is typically subdivided into two regions: the Northern Rhone, running from Vienne in the North to Valence and producing mostly red wines made from Syrah and white wines made from either Viognier or Marsanne; and the Southern Rhone, taking in an area extending ca. 12 mi to the north and south of Orange, and featuring both red and white wines made from a complex mixture of grapes (up to 13 for the red wines) but most famous for its Grenache. Most winemakers in this region are also farmers, so don't expect tasting rooms staffed with employees: usually, it's the winemaker or their family pouring your wines. For that reason, it's a good idea to call ahead of time for an appointment. Wineries: Northern Rhone Thierry Allemand (Cornas) - A superstar making supple Syrah from Cornas Chapoutier (Tain) - Large biodynamic winery with fabulous Hermitage and many other offerings; no appointments needed he they have a California-like tasting room J-L Chave (Mauves) - Finest Hermitage and very good St. Joseph, exciting, ripe wines with a non-interventionist approach Pierre Cousodon (Mauves) - Very good St Joseph producer, and a friendly visit. Family operation Yves Cuilleron (Chavanay) – Great Condrieu, improving Cote-Rotie Mathilde & Yves Gangloff (Condrieu) - Great Condrieu and Cote-Rotie Pierre Gaillard (Malleval) - Condrieu, Cote-Rotie and St. Joseph, all good Alain Graillot (Pont de L’Isere) - Best value in Crozes-Hermitage Jamet (Ampuis) - Fantastic Cote-Rotie from the Jamet brothers Marcel Juge (Cornas) - Traditional Cornas from an old master Pierre Lionnet (Cornas) - Cosy little place and a lot of hospitality from the family. Michel Ogier (Ampuis) - Great Cote-Rotie and VDP Syrah Cave de Tain L’Hermitage (Tain) – Decent growers cooperative in Hermitage François Villard (St. Michel) - Great Condrieu, now also Cote-Rotie and VDP Syrah Southern Rhone Chateau de Beaucastel (Courthézon) - Top but atypical Chateauneuf with a penchant for mourvèdre Beaurenard (CdP) - Traditional CdP, oaky luxury cuvee, good CdR and Rasteau, too Bosquet des Papes (CdP) - Honest and traditional Chateauneuf, still reasonably priced Dom. Brusset (Cairanne) - Their Les Hauts de Montmirail Gigondas is good. Cave d'Estezargues (Estezargues) - Really good growers coop, great value, excellent CdR also available in 5 l box. Dom. Du Cayron (Gigondas) – One of the oldest and most consistent estates in Gigondas Clos des Cazaux (Vacqueyras) - More rustic wine than Chateauneuf Clos du Mont Olivet (CdP) - Best value for money, 11 euro for beautiful CdP, add 50% to get some really old vintages. Clos des Papes (CdP) - Traditional Chateauneufs from the Avril family Domaine Durban (Beaumes de Venise) - Great sweet Muscat and beautiful views Font de Michelle (Bedarrides) - Refined CdP, fine whites, friendly winemakers Dom. la Garrigue (Gigondas) - Located on the grounds of the Les Florets restaurant Dom. Gourt de Mautens (Rasteau) - powerful deep reds, since 2002 developing great elegance Dom. Gramenon (Monbrison) - Great syrah in the "vin naturel" style Dom. du Grand Montmirail (Gigondas) – One of the top estates in Gigondas Grand Tinel (CdP) - Good value, classic style of CdP; ask about their table wine Dom. de la Janasse (Courthézon) - The best whites in CdP Dom. de Marcoux (CdP) - Expensive but one of the best CdP, biodynamic Dom. de la Mordoree (Tavel) - Rich CdP and fresh lively rosés from Lirac and Tavel Domaine du Pegau (CdP) - Traditional, powerful CdP, English spoken here Roger Perrin (Orange) - Best deal in CdP, fabulous in a good year with terrific depth, declassified CdP sold in bulk Dom. Varenne. Look for the 'Gigondas Fût Chene' Vieux Telegraphe (Bedarrides) - Very traditional and famous red and white CdP, now quite pricey Dom. de Villeneuve (Orange) - The great Chateauneuf of Philippe Du Roy De Blicquy Dining: Les Florets (Gigondas) - Great food, winery on premises Le Chaudron (Tournon) - Across the bridge from Tain l'Hermitage, a favourite haunt of the local winemakers, great food at a reasonable price and local wines by the glass La Beaugravière (Mondragon) - Not far from Orange, a very good restaurant with one of the most interesting wine cellars in France and certainly the best in the Rhone. Where else could you find sweet white Chateau Rayas Grand Cru 1955? Huge selection of Chateauneuf (Rayas, Marcoux, Beaucastel) and Hermitage. Maison Borie (Lyon) - The new restaurant of Manuel Viron, Wonderful decor, very original beautiful dining room in the Mouche area, inventive delicious cuisine with friendly service and a great wine list. La Pyramide (Vienne) - Two star ancient restaurant with a cuisine that is both traditional and inventive, by Patrick Henriroux Le Prieuré (Villeneuve les Avignon) - One star and excellent cuisine Lodging: Mas de la Marteliere (Le Thor) - Bed & Breakfast and Table d'Hote with swimming pool, very welcoming, Patrick and Annick Laget are wine lovers and will make you feel at home a few miles from CdP. (www.la-marteliere.com) L'Aube Safran (Le Barroux) - In the heart of Vacqueyras Gigondas area, with a magnificent view of the Dentelle de Montmirail and a swimming pool, a stylish Bed & Breakfast expertly run by Françoise and François Pillet who are also saffron growers and great cooks. (www.aube-safran.com) Le Prieuré (Villeneuve les Avignon) - beautiful ancient priory with comfortable rooms and a great restaurant. Website: http://www.vins-rhone.com --------------------- End C&P ---------------------- Mark Lipton |
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Mark Lipton > wrote: > Here's an updated travel section on the Rhone Valley. Thanks to all for > your suggestions. Keep 'em coming. > > p.s. Emery, I'm still searching for a better way to describe the > boundaries of the S. Rhone. I think that looks great, Mark. One thing, there's a typo for the St. Joseph, should be "Domaine Pierre Coursodon." I probably mistyped earlier. I wonder if we should mention the "other" part of the CdR, that is the Diois? Clarette de Die tradition is a lovely low alcohol sweet bubbly that makes a perfect apperitif wine and a nice change from champagne. Two good producers are Faure and Vincent; the coop should be avoided. As for the boundaries, maybe add something along the lines of "includes the southern Drôme as north as Montelimar and as far east as Nyons and the Barronies mountains, a large swath of the Ardèche along the river, the eastern strip of the Gard nearly to Nimes, and the western part of the Vaucluse from Vaison la Romaine as far south as the Avignon suburbs." After all, you get paid by the letter, right? <g> Otherwise your current wording is shorter and I took it in as technically accurate! -E -- Emery Davis You can reply to ecom by removing the well known companies |
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Mark Lipton wrote:
> Dom. la Garrigue (Gigondas) - Located on the grounds of the Les Florets > restaurant Restaurant and winery in different locations several km apart. Great work a lot of great information in a small space perhaps we have met the next Hugh Johnson! |
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Joseph Coulter wrote:
> Mark Lipton wrote: > >> Dom. la Garrigue (Gigondas) - Located on the grounds of the Les Florets >> restaurant > > > Restaurant and winery in different locations several km apart. Great > work a lot of great information in a small space perhaps we have met the > next Hugh Johnson! Ack!!! Yes, you alredy pointed that out to me. Sorry. And this reminds me that I forgot to add Joe R.'s recommendations, too. Thanks (that's why I submit these for vetting) Mark Lipton |
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