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This distinctive French wine region produces classic bottles known throughout the world. Explore Côtes du Rhône wines here.

Enjoy exploring the southern Rhône as Matt Walls shares his insider knowledge on wineries to visit and hot tips on where to stay, eat and drink

What better to accompany the tang of salty summer sea air than bracingly briny Maldon oysters? Brighton, on the first searing day of summer. And as we wander down the hill, dodging skateboards and electric scooters alike, there’s a merry spring in our step. In the distance, the Channel glitters beguilingly, while beneath the fug of chip fat, candy floss and fag smoke, is the bracing tang of salty sea air. Sure, there are prettier resorts, and more salubrious streets, but despite the tourist tat and faded grandeur, I love the place. Anyway, it’s half-term, and my son Freddy’s first visit...

A Closer Look at the Côtes du Rhône France’s Côtes du Rhône Appellations d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) is home to more than 1,200 wineries (independently owned, cooperatives and wine merchants). It is among the largest AOC vineyards in France. Through the producer’s collective efforts and art of blending, they have created authentic red, white and rosé wines. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre (the original GSM) are the most used grape varietals but the AOC authorizes 23, including Couton, Caladoc and Marselan that were recently added. Such a variety allows the vine growers to sidestep t...