France
The syrah homeland — steep granite terraces above the Rhône river from Côte-Rôtie down through Saint-Joseph, making the world's most singular northern syrahs.
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Geography
Narrow steep slopes hugging the river from Côte-Rôtie in the north through Condrieu and Saint-Joseph; vines farmed on terraces that in places approach 35% grade.
Soils
Granite above all — decomposed micaceous schist and gneiss on the slopes, with the plateau above holding cooler, deeper ground.
Climate
Continental with hot south-facing sun and large diurnal swings off the massif central nights — ripeness with freshness retained.
Producers here
Wines from this region
