THE RHÔNE

A wide panoramic view of a winding blue river cutting through a lush green valley, with rolling hills and neatly terraced vineyards in the foreground. In the distance, dramatic mountain peaks rise beneath a clear sky, and small villages are nestled along the riverbanks.

The Rhône Valley is a majestic wine landscape carved by the path of the river as it flows from the Alps toward the Mediterranean. It is a region of two distinct halves, each with a unique personality and climate, yet unified by a reputation for producing some of the most soulful and food-friendly wines in France. Whether you are a newcomer or a seasoned collector, the Rhône offers an incredible spectrum of flavours that cater to every palate.

However, the Rhône is not a single story. It is a tale of two valleys, carved by a single river, each offering a fundamentally different expression of the vine. To find your perfect bottle, you must choose your style:

Northern Rhône: Precision & Power. In the narrow, precipitous Northern Rhône, the Syrah grape finds its most noble expression. These are wines of precision and power, grown on ancient granitic terraces that are often too steep for machinery. Expect deep flavours of black fruit, cracked pepper, and violets. This is also where the aromatic Viognier and textured Marsanne and Roussanne whites reach their peak, offering a sophisticated alternative to Chardonnay.

Southern Rhône: Ardour & Opulence. South of Montélimar, the valley opens up, and the climate becomes decidedly Mediterranean. Here, the rugged Grenache grape takes the lead, thriving in the fierce sun and mistral wind. These are wines of opulence, warmth, and herbal complexity, defined by lush textures of ripe red berries, warming spice, and wild scrubland. It is a world of limitless blends and immediate pleasure.

At Hic!, we do not just trade these wines; we look for the independent standard-bearers across the entire valley. Whether you seek the cool-climate definition of a Northern classic or the sun-drenched richness of a Southern blend, this collection represents the very best of one of France’s most loved regions.

Delve Deeper

Bare winter grapevines in neat rows under a fresh dusting of snow, leading up a terraced hillside toward the weathered stone ruins of a medieval castle tower under an overcast sky.

CROZES HERMITAGE
Hillside Vineyards of Saint Joseph brightly lit by midday sun

SAINT-JOSEPH
View overlooking La Chapelle on Hermitage

THE NORTHERN ICONS
White Wine Vineyards in the Northern Rhône Valley

NORTHERN RHÔNE WHITES
View of Pont Saint-Bénézet and Avignon from across the River Rhône

CÔTES-DU-RHÔNE
A close up image of Château de Beaucastel's iconic embossed Châteauneuf-du-Pape bottle

CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE
Panoramic ariel view of the Dentelles de Montmiral in Southern Rhône

THE SOUTHERN CRUS
A field of flora, daisies and buttercups with the city of Avignon on a hilltop in the distance

SOUTHERN RHÔNE WHITES

THE LINE UP

Domaine de Durban Muscat de Beaumes de Venise Half Bottle

Domaine de Durban Muscat de Beaumes de Venise 2022
£13.50
£13.50
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A highly aromatic, opulent & delicately coloured dessert style wine... Read More...
Chateau Campuget 1753 Viognier White Wine Bottle

Château de Campuget '1753' Viognier 2024
£15.00
£15.00
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A beautifully balanced & aromatic Viognier, perfect with Asian or Indian inspired cuisine... Read More...
Château de Campuget 1753 Syrah Sans Sulfites Sul

Château de Campuget '1753' Syrah Sans Sulfites 2023
£15.00
£15.00
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A classy and intense Syrah made without the addition of sulphites... Read More...
Ferraton Père et Fils Gigondas Les Murailles

Ferraton Père et Fils Gigondas Les Murailles 2021
£28.00
£28.00
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The Ferraton Père & Fils Gigondas Les Murailles is a souther Rhône red... Read More...
Ferraton Père et Fils Crozes Hermitage Les Pichères

Ferraton Père et Fils Crozes Hermitage Les Pichères 2020
£25.00
£25.00
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The Ferraton Père & Fils Crozes Hermitage Les Pichères is an organic red... Read More...
Ferraton Père et Fils Saint Joseph La Source Rouge

Ferraton Père et Fils Saint Joseph La Source Rouge 2018
£26.00
£26.00
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The Ferraton Père & Fils Saint Joseph La Source Rouge is a pure... Read More...
Domaine de Beaurenard Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge

Domaine de Beaurenard Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2021
from £24.00
from £24.00
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A biodynamic benchmark delivering rich fruit, peppery spice & exceptional elegance from a historic estate... Read More...
Rotem & Mounir Saouma Côtes du Rhône Villages Inopia Blanc

Rotem & Mounir Saouma Côtes du Rhône Villages Inopia Blanc 2022
£39.00
£39.00
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Inopia Blanc is a complex, mineral-driven Côtes du Rhône white of great purity... Read More...
Rotem & Mounir Saouma Côtes du Rhône Villages Inopia Rouge

Rotem & Mounir Saouma Côtes du Rhône Villages Inopia Rouge 2022
£39.00
£39.00
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A silky & elegant Côtes-du-Rhône Villages of tremendous finesse and balance... Read More...
Domaine de Beaurenard Rasteau Rhone Red Wine

Domaine de Beaurenard Rasteau 2022
£28.00
£28.00
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The Domaine de Beaurenard Rasteau is a highly concentrated wine, made from vines... Read More...
Domaine de Beaurenard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Boisrenard Red Wine Bottle

Domaine de Beaurenard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Boisrenard 2020
£64.00
£64.00
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A stunning, benchmark Châteauneuf-du-Pape produced organically & biodynamically... Read More...
Domaine André Brunel Cuvée Est-Ouest Côtes du Rhône Red Wine Bottle

Domaine André Brunel Est-Ouest Côtes du Rhône 2024
£13.75
£13.75
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A delicious and inviting Côtes du Rhône showing warm, juicy & spicy black plum flavours... Read More...
Ferraton Père et Fils Chateauneuf du Pape Le Parvis

Ferraton Père et Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Parvis 2022
£41.00
£41.00
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The Ferraton Père et Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Parvis is a Grenache dominated red... Read More...
Château Beauchêne Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grande Reserve

Château Beauchêne Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grande Réserve 2022
£32.00
£32.00
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A perfectly concentrated, spicy, & delicious Châteauneuf-du-Pape made from ancient vines... Read More...
Coudoulet de Beaucastel Côtes du Rhône Rouge Bottle

Château de Beaucastel Côtes du Rhône Coudoulet Rouge 2023
£36.00
£36.00
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An impressive wine that offers outstanding value for a Côtes du Rhône of this calibre... Read More...
André Brunel Les Cailloux Châteauneuf du Pape Red Wine

Domaine André Brunel Les Cailloux Chateauneuf du Pape 2022
£40.00
£40.00
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Concentrated, velvety and harmonious with a wonderful long and savoury finish... Read More...
Domaine Courbis Cornas Les Eygats Red Wine

Domaine Courbis Les Eygats Cornas 2021
£53.00
£53.00
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An opulent and complex Syrah with intense flavours of black fruits, liquorice and wild herbs... Read More...