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This episode explores the Northern Rhône region, focusing on Côte Rôtie, Condrieu, and Château Grillet as part of WSET study preparation.

Episode 120: Côte Rôtie, Condrieu & Château Grillet - Northern Rhône Part 1 | WSET Study Classics Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 8:32 Release Date: July 16th, 2026 Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Get wine tips, episode updates, and exclusive content delivered to your inbox. Subscribe at https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Level 2 Mock Exam Bundle The Northern Rhône and its key appellations appear on the WSET Level 2 syllabus, and understanding the grapes, styles, and wine laws of this region is essential exam preparation. The Level 2 Mock Exam Bundle includes practice questions modeled on the real exam format to help you test your knowledge before you sit. https://joanne-close.mykajabi.com/offers/xeXeiyop/checkout Episode Description This episode is part of the WSET Summer Classics series, revisiting foundational topics that feature prominently across the WSET curriculum. This week Joanne turns to the Northern Rhône, starting at the very top of the region with three appellations that are worth knowing well: Côte Rôtie, Condrieu, and Château Grillet. The Northern Rhône is long, narrow, and steep, with vineyards carved into granite slopes above the Rhône River. It is…

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Host: Joanne Close

Topics covered

• Northern Rhône
• WSET
• wine education
• Côte Rôtie
• Condrieu
• Château Grillet

Keywords

• Northern Rhône
• Côte Rôtie
• Condrieu
• Château Grillet
• WSET
• wine education
• grapes
• wine laws
• geography
• climate

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: WSET Study Classics

Places: Côte Rôtie, Condrieu, Château Grillet, Northern Rhône

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