An Introduction to the Rhône, Tutored Tasting, 3rd March 2016

Come and see how well the wines of the Rhône compete with the other great classic regions of France. Head of Wine School, Rebecca Lamont, will be your guide tonight as you make your way down the Rhône river from north to south, exploring the vineyards and appellations en route. You will discover the lesser-known white grape varieties of the north (Roussanne, Marsanne and Viognier) and taste a flight of three Northern Rhône Syrahs, including a majestic Hermitage. Heading south, you will be enchanted by another exotic white and a luscious rosé before you revel in the Southern Rhône’s robust reds with Gigondas and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Finally, the floral fragrance of a fine sweet Muscat de Beaumes de Venise will send you home smiling.

Wines to be tasted:
Berry Bros. & Rudd Crémant de Limoux, Antech-Limoux, Languedoc-Roussillon
2014 Château d'Aquéria, Rosé, Tavel
2013 St Joseph Blanc, Domaine Pierre Gaillard
2013 Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, Domaine des Bernadins
2012 St Péray, Les Cerfs, Domaine Yves Cuilleron
2012 Gigondas, La Terre des Aînés, Domaine Montirius
2012 Crozes-Hermitage, Domaine du Colombier
2012 Côte-Rôtie, Domaine Michel et Stéphane Ogier
2012 Condrieu, Domaine Pichon
2012 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Domaine de la Charbonnière
2012 Berry Bros. & Rudd Côtes du Rhône Rouge, Famille Perrin
2011 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château de Beaucastel
2008 Hermitage Rouge, Domaine du Colombier

Hosted by Rebecca Lamont, Head of Wine School

N.B. Wines for this event have been chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd historic stocks and may not be available to order
following the event.