AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages

Geology

The soil types are the same as in the Côtes du Rhône A.O.C., but the climate and soil criteria accepted are far stricter, due to the production rules for this Appellation. As a rule, stony argilo-calcaireous soils produce full bodied “complex” wines, deeply coloured with a powerful bouquet. Dry stony soils produce more refined wines, renowned for elegance, finesse and fruitiness..

Grapes

• For the reds, Grenache 50% minimum, Syrah and / or Mourvèdre 20% minimum, other grape varieties tolerated within the Appellation, 20% maximum.
• For the rosé, Grenache 50% minimum, Syrah and / or Mourvèdre 20% minimum, other grape varieties tolerated 20% maximum, white grape varieties 20% maximum (Grenache, Clairette, Marsanne, Roussanne, Bourboulenc and Viognier).
• For the whites, Grenache white, Clairette white, Marsanne white, Roussanne white, Bourboulenc white, Viognier white, other white grape varieties tolerated 20% maximum.

Key figures

7,698 Ha

Average yield

• Côtes du Rhône Villages : 36 hl/ha.
• Côtes du Rhône Villages Communaux : 37 hl/ha.

Source: Inter Rhône