French Grapes
Viognier
Viognier is a white aromatic grape variety from the Northern Rhône Valley.
Viognier Flavors
Viognier has a lovely combination of spicy notes of apricot, peach and honeysuckle combined with perfumed, floral aromas, and a rounded, smooth finish.
 Apricot |
 Peach |
 Melon |
 Honeysuckle |
Côtes du Rhône North
In the Côtes du Rhône North, the main grape is Syrah.
The grapes grow on very steep slopes, and are manually picked in hillside trolleys, wich adds to the price.
Black Grapes
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White Grapes
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Soil
Clay. Shale. |
Climate
Hilly. Steep Slopes. |
Red Wine Appelations
| Appelation | Grapes |
|---|---|
| Côte-Rôtie AOC | Syrah and max 20% Viognier |
| Saint-Joseph AOC | Syrah and max 10% Marsanne and Roussanne |
| Crozes-Hermitage AOC | Syrah and max 15% Marsanne and Roussanne |
| Hermitage AOC | Syrah and max 15% Marsanne and Roussanne |
| Cornas AOC | 100% Syrah |
White Wine Appelations
| Appelation | Grapes |
|---|---|
| Condrieu AOC | 100% Viognier |
| Château-Grillet AOC | 100% Viognier |
| Saint-Joseph AOC | Marsanne and Roussanne |
| Crozes-Hermitage AOC | Marsanne and Roussanne |
| Hermitage AOC | Marsanne and Roussanne |
| Saint-Péray AOC | Marsanne and Roussanne |
Sparkling Applications
| Appelation | Grapes |
|---|---|
| Clairette de Die AOC | Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains |
| Saint-Péray AOC | Marsanne and Roussanne |