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Rhne (Wine Region)The Rhne wine region is first divided into north and south. The north is famous for its syrah based reds and its pure viognier whites. The south is most famous for Chteauneuf-du-Pape. Northern Rhne Syrah is the only red grape variety allowed in these wines. Some, however, have some white mixed in. The only white grape varieties in the north are viognier, marsanne, and roussanne. Marsanne and roussanne are used for the whites in Crozes, Hermitage, Saint Joseph and Saint Peray. From north to south the appellations are: Southern Rhne Chteauneuf-du-Pape AOC has 13 legal varietals, and the surrounding areas, Coteaux du Tricastin AOC, Côtes du Ventoux AOC, Côtes du Vivarais AOC, Lirac AOC, Tavel AOC and Vacqueyras AOC can have more. Gigondas AOC is predominantly made from Grenache Noir and is more restricted in the other grapes it can use. Fortified wines (vin doux naturel) are made in the Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise AOC and Rasteau AOCs. Ctes du Rhne Ctes du Rhne AOC is an Appellation d'Origine Contrle that covers both the northern and southern sections of the valley. Typically it is only used if the wine does not qualify for a more prestigious appellation. Produce from vineyards surrounding certain villages may be labeled Ctes du Rhne-Villages AOC. Other appellations Other appellations falling outside the main Rhône area in terms of wine styles but administratively within it are Clairette de Die AOC, Coteaux de Pierrevert AOC and Côtes du Luberon AOC. These are more similar to Provence wines. See also
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