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The Rhône 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 Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
1 Northern Rhône
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:
2 Southern Rhône
Châteauneuf-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.
3 Côtes du Rhône
Côtes du Rhône AOC is an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée 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 Côtes du Rhône-Villages AOC.
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