Southern Rhone Flashcards
What are the permitted red grapes for CNP
Grenache, Syrah, Mouvedre, Cinsault, Vaccarese, Terret Noir, Counoise, Muscardin
What are the permitted white grapes for CNP
Grenache blanc, Roussanne, Clairette (white and pink) Bourboulenc, Picardan, Picpoul (black, grey, white
CNP appelation rules
Vine density not less than 2500 vines per ha
But can’t exceed
Vines must be min 4yr old
No machine harvesting
Irrigation only 2x a year and before aug 15
Min 12.5 % no chap
Appellation stats
3231 ha
95% is red
Does make small amount of vin de paille
Approx 320 growers in region, 250 bottle under own label
CNP producers
Biggest
Brotte-largest Neg/coop
Mont Redon
Guigal
CNP communes
5 total
CNP
Orange
Courthezon
Sorgues
Bedarrides
How many Lieux-dits in CNP
134
La Crau
Most famius LD in CNP