Rhone Valley

Question 1

Describe Northern Rhone

Answer 1

France > Southeast > North of Valence > Continental > Granite, schist > Syrah, Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne > Côte-Rôtie AOP: Syrah (may include up to 20% Viognier), dry red. Hermitage AOP: Syrah (red), Marsanne & Roussanne (white), dry red or white. Cornas AOP: 100% Syrah, dry red. Condrieu AOP: 100% Viognier, dry white. Saint-Joseph AOP: Syrah (red), Marsanne & Roussanne (white), dry red or white. Crozes-Hermitage AOP: Syrah (red), Marsanne & Roussanne (white), dry red or white.

Question 2

Describe Southern Rhone

Answer 2

France > Southeast > South of Montélimar > Mediterranean > Galets roulés, clay, sand, limestone > Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Clairette, Roussanne > Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOP: Grenache-based blend (up to 13 varieties), dry red and dry white. Gigondas AOP: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre blend, dry red. Vacqueyras AOP: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre blend, dry red. Tavel AOP: Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, dry rosé only. Lirac AOP: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, dry red, white, and rosé.