Summary

Second largest regional AOC in France covering all of The Rhône Valley, but mainly produced in the Southern Rhône. Blended red, white and rosé styles are produced. Carbonic Maceration fermentations for red wines are common, softening tannin and creating fruity approachable wines.

Important Wines

• Côtes du Rhône
  (Acceptable to Good)

Important Varietals

• Bourboulenc
• Carignan
• Cinsaut
• Grenache Blanc
• Grenache Noir
• Marsanne
• Mourvèdre
• Roussanne
• Syrah
• Viognier