Chusclan
This vineyard, which covers the Cèze valley and climbs the surrounding hillsides, constitutes the Côtes du Rhône Villages Chusclan. It was recognized within the AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages in 1967 for the rosés and in 1971 for the reds.
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- Aromas
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Description
The Côtes du Rhône Villages Chusclan extend over 5 communes: Chusclan, Codolet, Orsan, Saint-Etienne-des-Sorts and Bagnols-sur-Cèze.
The history of the village dates back to the Bronze Age, it was inhabited there from that time.
Its wines have been renowned for a long time.
Key figures
Colour: 95% red, 5% rosé
Production area in 2025: 219 HA
Recognition within the AOC: 1967
Aromas
See allThe red wines are supple, soft and have a taste of red fruits and spices. The rosé wines of Chusclan have aromas of grapefruit and wild fruit.
Grape varieties
Grenache noir, Syrah and Mourvèdre are the main grape varieties. As a complementary grape variety, we find Carignan, which is grown in abundance in Chusclan.
The rosés are made from Cinsault and Grenache noir, but above all from a rare grape variety, specific to the Rhône Valley, Clairette rose.
- Red wine: Grenache noir, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan
- Rosé wine: Cinsault, Grenache noir, Clairette rose
Aromas
Red fruits
Spices
Palate
Red: Unctuous, fruity
Rosé: Freshness, intensity
Travel information
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