The Rhône Valley, stretching from Lyon to the Mediterranean, is one of France’s most influential wine regions, divided into two distinct parts: the cooler, narrower Northern Rhône and the warmer, broader Southern Rhône. The Northern Rhône is famed for Syrah-based reds from appellations like Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie, and elegant whites from Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne. In the Southern Rhône, Grenache dominates in blends alongside Syrah and Mourvèdre, producing bold, spicy reds such as Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Côtes du Rhône. With diverse terroirs, rich history, and approachable to age-worthy styles, the Rhône offers some of France’s most characterful and food-friendly wines.