Ron Bronfman is the Sommelier at Claro Restaurant in London’s St. James area. Serving Mediterranean cuisine, Claro was recently added to the Michelin Guide. For December, Ron has launched a regionally focused wine selection from the Rhône Valley, designed to introduce guests to regional stories, thoughtful producers, and expressive bottles that sit outside the usual London lists.
France’s Rhône Valley is an important wine region in the southern part of the country, and it’s divided into its northern and southern climes. The north is associated most prominently with Syrah, but also produces whites: Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne. The south is best known for both red and white blends, as well as sweet whites.
That said, you’ll see that Ron’s choices below are heavy on reds. If you try any of these, please report back!
Whites
Marsanne Blanc, VdF, Domaine Rouchier 2021
Viognier Blanc, VdF, Domaine Rouchier, 2021
St. Péray “Ongrie,” Domaine Alain Voge 2022
Reds
Antraigue Syrah, VdF, Domaine Rouchier 2021
Cuvée “Emma” Vallée du Rhône, Domain Gallety 2020
Cornas “Les Chailles,” Domaine Alain Voge 2021
Côtes du Rhône reserve, Chateau de Tours 2019
Saint Joseph “Luo,” Domaine Rouchier 2021
Côtes du Vivarais “La Syrare,” Domaine Gallety 2020
Cornas “Vieilles Vignes,” Domaine Alain Voge 2015
Côte Rôtie “Côteaux de Bassenon,” Maison Stéphan 2018
Côtes du Rhône reserve, Chateau de Fonsalette 2011
Saint Joseph, Domaine Pierre Gonon 2020
Châteauneuf du Pape, Marie Beurrier, Domaine H. Bonneau 2018
Châteauneuf du Pape, Chateau Rayas 2011
Melanie Votaw is the Publisher and Executive Travel Writer of LuxuryWeb Magazine. She has visited more than 50 countries on 6 continents and written for such magazines as Executive Travel, Just Luxe, Business Insider, South China Morning Post, Travel Mindset, and more. She is a member of the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association, New York Travel Writers Association, and International Travel Writers Alliance. Melanie's photography has won awards, and she has also written 43 nonfiction books as either the author or ghostwriter.
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