Costières de Nîmes AOC

Summary

This AOC is the most southern area of the Southern Rhône, offering dependable and affordable wines made from grapes grown on large pebbled soil and gentle south facing slopes. Red and rosé wines dominate production, with principal varieties Grenache Noir, Syrah and Mourvèdre making up at least 50% of the final blends. A high percentage of IGP wines also come from this area, with a small amount of white wine also produced.

Geographic Indication

Legal definition available through the EU geographical indications register at (External Link) PDO-FR-A0161

Important Varietals

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Average Temperature

Total Precipitation 590.20mm