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The Southern Rhone (Regions and wines (Chateauneuf-du-Pape (east bank,…
The Southern Rhone
Regions and wines
Generic Appellations
Cote du Rhone
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most red, medium body, fruity
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Cote du Rhone Villages
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a greater percentage of blend must be made from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre
some individual villages can add their name on the label if 100% of wine comes from the name village, have option to apply fro cru status
best wine outside of cru, more body, structure and spiced red fruit.
Chateauneuf-du-Pape
east bank, largest crus, the first area to have Appellation controlee status
Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache dominates
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the best are full body, richly textured, concentrated spiced red gruit, high alcohol
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Tavel and Lirac
two southern crus, most famous for rose, made from Grenache and Cinsault, full body, age better, only in Tavel
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White Varieties
the best are richly textured, full body, high alcohol, low to medium acidity, subtle fruity aromas. new oak is rarely used.
Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc, Clairette, Marsanne, Roussanne
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