Rhone Valley Flashcards
Where is the Rhone Valley located?
Located in Southeastern France.
Where does the Rhone Valley start and end?
Starts in Vienne; ends in the Mediterranean.
What are the appellations of the Northern Rhone?
What is the climate in Northern Rhone?
Continental
What is the topography/aspect of the Northern Rhone Valley?
Steep hillside vineyards
What are the Northern Rhone Valley grape varieties?
- Viognier
- Marsanne
- Roussanne
- Syrah
What is the soil type of the Northern Rhone Valley?
- Granite
- Schist
What type of vessel is used for fermentation and agining in the Northern Rhone Valley?
Large oak foudres
What are the Cote-Rotie grape varieties?
- Syrah (Max 20% Viognier)
What are the Condrieu grape varieties?
- 100% Viognier
What are the Saint-Joseph grape varieties?
- Syrah (with max 10% Roussanne and Marsanne)
- Roussanne
- Marsanne
What are the Crozes-Hermitage grape varieties?
- Syrah (with max 15% Roussanne and Marsanne)
- Roussanne
- Marsanne
What are the Hermitage grape varieties?
- Syrah (with max 15% Roussanne and Marsanne)
- Roussanne
- Marsanne
What are the Cornas grape varieties?
- 100% Syrah
What is the climate in Southern Rhone?
Mediterranean