Maison des Vins du Rhone Avignon ★ 4.4
The Rhone Valley wine trade body's urban tasting bar in Avignon's historic centre. The rotating selection spans the full Rhone Valley from Condrieu to Chateauneuf-du-Pape with over 300 references.
Maison Brotte's purpose-built visitor centre next to the Pere Anselme Wine Museum. Wide range of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras and Cotes du Rhone open for daily tasting.
Address: Chemin de la Gironde, 84230 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France, Rhone Valley
The Rhone Valley wine trade body's urban tasting bar in Avignon's historic centre. The rotating selection spans the full Rhone Valley from Condrieu to Chateauneuf-du-Pape with over 300 references.
The Clape family's legendary Cornas estate cellar, producing some of the Rhone's most sought-after 100% Syrah wines. Pierre-Marie Clape receives small groups by appointment for tasting from barrel and bottle.
The Avril family's Clos des Papes in the village of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Known for consistently scoring among the appellation's highest-rated estates, offering intimate visits to their village chai.
The cooperative cellar shop and tasting bar in Gigondas village, offering the region's broadest access to appellation wines from over 40 local producers. The central port of call for any Gigondas visit.
Cave de Tain cooperative's visitor centre and tasting room, one of Northern Rhone's largest producers. Full range from Crozes-Hermitage to Hermitage and Cornas, including the Nobles Rives prestige tier.
Yves Cuilleron's modern winery and tasting room in Chavanay at the southern edge of Condrieu appellation. Noted for expressive Condrieu whites and structured Saint-Joseph reds from old-vine Syrah.