Cotes du Rhone
Between Lyon and Avignon the Rhône moves in the direction of the Mediterranean, weaving between the Alps and the Massif Central, dotted with villages and hills.
It is here that the Côtes du Rhône appellation has claimed its vines. Fifteen hundred producers, 75 cooprerative cellars and 40 wine merchant firms belong to this appellation, the second largest in France.
In the northern part of the region the continental influence is evident, while in the southern part, near the beautiful city of Avignon, the climate and the Mediterranean sunlight reign, accompanied by the Mistral, which is very beneficial to the vines.
This is where the lion’s share of the wines are produced; about 95% of the reds.
In soils made up of stones, sand, or pebbles in clay, these wines are very colorful, aromatic and supple in mouth. They are characterized by dark fruits and spice due to their blend of three main varietals, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre.
Dominant varietals: Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Marsanne and Roussanne
It is here that the Côtes du Rhône appellation has claimed its vines. Fifteen hundred producers, 75 cooprerative cellars and 40 wine merchant firms belong to this appellation, the second largest in France.
In the northern part of the region the continental influence is evident, while in the southern part, near the beautiful city of Avignon, the climate and the Mediterranean sunlight reign, accompanied by the Mistral, which is very beneficial to the vines.
This is where the lion’s share of the wines are produced; about 95% of the reds.
In soils made up of stones, sand, or pebbles in clay, these wines are very colorful, aromatic and supple in mouth. They are characterized by dark fruits and spice due to their blend of three main varietals, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre.
Dominant varietals: Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Marsanne and Roussanne
Domaine du Gros Pata
Where does the name come from…? "Because this house was the last one on the way out of the commune, a wooden plaque on the wall used to read "OCTROI de VAISON " (Vaison la Romaine). In this age, it was necessary to pay "Patas", (Provençal coins) in order to go to the, adjacent town of Villedieu. Geogr ...
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Domaine Lafond - Roc Epine
Since 1780 when Pascal Odoyer, Govenor of Tavel, became one of the pioneers in wine production, his estate has been handed down from generation to generation. The different parcels of the LAFOND Roc-Epine Domain vineyards are now spread throughout the lands of these 4 typical Rhone River Valley appellations: Tavel, Lirac, Côtes du Rh&oc ...
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