Other Rhone Appellations

Question 1

Other Rhône Appellations

These appellations, sometimes referred to as ____ ____ surround the main Côtes-du-Rhône growing area in the Southern Rhône.

Answer 1

satellite appellations,

Question 2

Ventoux AOC

Answer 2

• in the south-east of the southern Rhône,
• on the southern and western slope below the high Mont Ventoux, an important cooling influence due to the altitude and cool air coming down from the mountain giving freshness to the wines.
• Vines are grown up to 450 m.
• Almost two thirds of production are red wines, one third is rose, with a very small proportion of white wines.
• The principal varieties are Grenache Noir, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan and Cinsaut for reds wines that together must be 50 per cent of the final blend (and at least two varieties must be included),
  making a range of blends a possibility.
• The appellation allows up to 60 hL/ha maximum yield,
• The appellation exports about a quarter of
  its production and co-operatives are very important in the area

Most wines are good to very good in quality and
inexpensive to mid-price, with a few wines at premium prices.

Question 3

Costières de Nîmes AOC

Answer 3

• lies between the Rhône and eastern Languedoc
• in effect the south-west limit of the Rhône wine region.
• The vines are grown on southwest facing slopes
• ventilated by breezes from the Mediterranean.
• Almost two thirds of production are red wines, one third is rose, with very small proportion of white wines.
• The principal varieties for red wine are Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre and Syrah which together or singly must make up a minimum of 50 per cent of the
  final blend.
• The maximum permitted yield is 60 hL/ha.

Most wines are good to very good in quality and inexpensive to mid-price with a few wines at
premium prices.

Question 4

Luberon AOC

Answer 4

• south-east of the Rhône Valley and borders onto
  Provence.
• Vines are planted on gentle slopes or flat land.
• The principal varieties are Grenache Noir, Syrah and Mourvèdre.

The final blend must include at least two of these which singly or together must make up a minimum of 50 per cent of the blend.
- The maximum yield for red wine is 55 hL/ha.

Most wines are good to very good in quality and inexpensive to mid-price, with a few wines at premium prices.

Question 5

Grignan-les-Adhémar AOC

Answer 5

• at the northern end of the southern Rhône.
• It produces mainly red blends (minimum 50 per cent of principal varieties Grenache Noir and Syrah) in a slightly lighter style than the areas to the south

Most wines are good to very good in quality and inexpensive to mid-price

Question 6

IGP wines

Answer 6

In the southern Rhône, in addition to AOC wines, IGP may be made from Rhône varieties or international varieties.

Thus, for example, in the department of the Gard, home to Costières de Nîmes AOC, Merlot is the third most grown variety and Cabernet Sauvignon the fifth most grown variety