Wines of the Rhône (English edition) By Matt Walls

Wines of the Rhône, written by Matt Walls and published by Academie du Vin Library, is a comprehensive guide that unveils the secrets of the wines of the Rhône Valley, famous for their Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Although this region is classic, it is not frozen in time. Walls reveals how innovations in viticulture and wine trends, as well as the response to rapid climate changes, have transformed the region.

The wines of the Rhône Valley are renowned for their diversity. This 200-kilometer region, stretching from Vienne in the north to Provence in the south, offers a variety of terroirs and climates. Walls begins with a vivid journey through the terrain, exploring the varied geology of the region, before addressing the crucial issue of climate.

An overview of the Rhône's wine history, from the first Greek settlers to the modern industry, is followed by vignettes of all grape varieties authorized by the AOC and an explanation of the five levels of the region's appellation system.

Walls encourages readers to go beyond the famous crus, detailing the terroir of each appellation and describing and evaluating typical wines. Profiles of 200 key producers complete the picture. Text boxes throughout the book offer interesting insights into current issues as well as essential facts about appellations, while an appendix on wine aging provides a guide to the last 40 vintages.

Information:

• Series: The Classic Wine Library
  
• Format: Paperback
  
• Pages: 390 pages, 16 black and white illustrations; 16 color illustrations
  
• Publisher: Academie du Vin Library
  
• ISBN: 9781913141479
  
• Publication Date: February 6, 2024
  
• Weight: 616 g
  
• Dimensions: 234 x 156 mm