Rhone History

Question 1

History

1. 1st C Romans used Rhone Sp Wine
2. 71 AD Pliny - Vienne (N-Rh)
3. 14C Clement V wines recognition
4. 15-16C Burg restricts transp = dev to E+N via Saone
5. 18/19C - easier transp increases rep of region, but still minor (gros rouge)
6. 1970s Positive effect of Int’l interest in Burg + Bdx and Guigal’s push for Q ->growth
7. 73,000ha for 2.8m hl/yr

Answer 1

1. 1st AD: Romans used the Rhone to carry up wine from Spain.
2. 71AD: Pliny mentions an excellent wine from Vienne (Northern Rhone).
3. 1309: Clement V brings his court to Avignon and wines starts getting recognition
4. 15-16th: Burgundy restricts transportation & hence devt to east & north via Saone (only way to transport)
5. 18-19th: easier transportation increases reputation of the region but still relatively minor region (‘gros rouge’)
6. 1970s: positive side effects of international interest in Burgundy & Bdx + Guigal’s push for quality -> growth
7. Now: 73,000ha for 2.8m hl/year