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The document summarizes key information about the Northern and Southern Rhone regions of France. In the Northern Rhone, Syrah is the dominant grape variety and produces renowned red wines from appellations like Cote-Rotie, Hermitage, and Cornas. Whites from Condrieu made from 100% Viognier are also highly regarded. Hermitage is produced from vineyards situated on steep granite hillsides above the Rhone River. The Southern Rhone is known for blended red wines dominated by Grenache. Key appellations include Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, and Tavel. Chateauneuf allows up to 13 grape varieties and is known for
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- 5. VINEYARDS OF CTE RTIE North part of Rhone Valley, around Vienne city, on the right bank of the river Some of the oldest vineyards in France Some of the steepest vineyards in the world, & incredibly labor intensive to harvest Production is based solely on red wine
- 6. Hermitage The Hermitage hill stands above the Rh担ne River and the town of Tain-l'Hermitage.
- 7. Hermitage The vines grow on the south west side of a steep granite hill facing the afternoon sun and can be divided into a number of smaller vineyards. These are "Les Bessards" to the west, "L'Hermite and "La Chapelle on the top of the mountain, and "Bessards", "Le M辿al", "Les Greffieux" and "Murets" to the east. With 345 acres (1.40 km2) of vines, in soil composed greatly of granite and gravels, Hermitage produces 730,000 bottles of mostly red wines, annually Also... Rich, dry white wines are also produced from a blend of Marsanne and Roussanne. These wines are also usually left to age, for up to 15 years. Vin de paille or Straw Wine is also produced in this region.
- 9. THE SOUTHERN RHONE Principal AOCs: Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Vacqueras, Gigondas, Tavel, Beaumes-de- Venise, Cotes-du- Rhone(village) Principal Grape Varieties: Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvedre, Counoise, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Clairette Southern Rhone known for its blended wines. Grenache is the headliner for most red blends.
- 10. C h a te a u n e u f - d u - Pa p e 13 different grape varietals permitted, although, Grenache dominates Red and White wines are produced Can be traditional (medium bodied and earthy) and modern (big, juicy and fruit driven)
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