The Côtes du Rhône Villages appellation
Côtes du Rhône Villages and Côtes du Rhône Villages with geographical name
Côtes du Rhône Villages AOC
Key figures
The Côtes du Rhône Villages appellation area is spread over 95 communes in four departments in the south of the wine region: Ardèche, Drôme, Gard and Vaucluse.
Recognition in AOC by the I.N.A.O.
1967
Soil
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Sands
Limestone
Clay
Rocky
Climate
Mediterranean
Influenced by Mistral wind
Aromas
Spices
Fruity notes
Floral notes
Palate
Elegant
Generous
Balance
Freshness
Production area
8,019 HA
Grape varieties
24
The blend of AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages wines is based on a palette of 24 grape varieties.
Production
Red: 96%
Rosé: 1%
White: 3%
Total production
238,182 HL
The Côtes du Rhône Villages with geographical name
Discover the 21 named villages
Within the Côtes du Rhône appellation area, a classification has been set up to promote the qualities and specificities of certain terroirs. This AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages, based on the soil-climate association, is officially regulated. 21 geographical names can be indicated on the label, these are the Côtes du Rhône Villages with geographical name. The requirements of the appellation give them a certain distinction and a lot of personality.
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