C293-NT: The Rhône Valley, Champagne & Chablis

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FRANCE

NORTHERN RHÔNE

Prestige Appellations At the northern end of the Rhône Valley, close to Lyon, the valley is narrow with vertiginous granite slopes planted to Syrah. The climate is harsher – cooler and wetter, making viticulture hard work.

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CELLAR 293 — NORTHWEST TERRITORIES

photo — The building of the Domaine du Murinais dates back to 1768. The vaulted cellars testify to the rich past of this family home.


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