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Through partnerships and on its own, Inter Rhône supports the training of professionals in France, Europe and around the world. To do this, we organize courses in specialized establishments, via organizations, and offer an e-learning program around the wines and vineyards of the Rhône Valley.

Rasteau’s sweet, fortified wines (Vins Doux Naturels) are quite extraordinary, made from 50-80-year-old Grenache noir vines grown in stony soils in south-facing vineyards.
The vines conserve their strength by producing no more than one bottle of wine per plant.

Grapes are harvested by hand and alcohol is added to the fermenting musts to stop fermentation and give two styles of Vin Doux Naturel.
Rasteau Doré is made in the same way as a rosé, by the saignée method, and shows a mellow amber colour with aromas of dried fruit and nuts, apricot and honey. It will keep well for up to eight years.

For Rasteau red VDN, the grapes are crushed and macerated in tanks. The resulting wine develops aromas of cooked prunes and warm spices, mellowing over time into a “rancio” oxidative style of wine. It can be aged for up to ten years, and will develop nutty, fruity aromas alongside scents of roasted coffee.
Such rare, rich wines, so skilfully crafted, deserve to be better known.

Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise is the only wine of its kind in the Rhône Valley – a fortified wine with a worldwide reputation, made exclusively from Muscat à Petits Grains. The vineyards grow on ancient terraces, once the home of olive groves. 

There are still some olive trees around, carefully watching over the growth and development of the Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise vineyards.

2012: Balance and harmony, the Watchwords for Rhône’s Highly Expressive 2012 Vintage!

2013: Well-coloured & well-structured wines.

2014: The Rhône asserts its identity.

2015: A spectacular season with concentrated vintage.