It seems that the first vines of the Rhône Valley were planted by Greek travellers more than 2000 years ago before the vineyard were developed by the Romans. The region can be divided into two distinct parts.
·The Northern Rhône with its continental climate goes from the South of Lyon to the South of Valence where Syrah reigns supreme over the red wines of Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage whereas the delicate Viognier in the whites is synonymous with “nectar” on the uneven terraces of Condrieu …
·The Southern Rhône, more Mediterranean, offer a large diversity of varietals, appellations and styles.

Next to the most famous Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas, wonderful discoveries can be made in Lirac or Vacqueyras …