A.O.C./A.O.P.
an appellation situated between Arles and Nîmes, north of the Camargue. This is the most easterly of the Languedoc appellations although it is officially joined to the Rhône Valley. It covers 24 towns and villages in the Gard department, on ancient alluvial soils formed of pebbles, gravel and sand bordering one of the Rhône’s former river beds. The climate is Mediterranean and the varietal range is traditional. Carignan (40% maximum), Grenache (25% minimum), Syrah and Mourvedre (20% minimum) and Cinsault (40% maximum) for the reds. Clairette, Grenache, Bourboulenc, Ugni blanc (40% maximum), with a 50% maximum supporting range of Marsanne, Roussanne, Maccabeo and Rolle for the whites.
Grape varieties: Vins rouges, rosés : Carignan, grenache, syrah, mourvèdre. Vins blancs secs :Clairette, grenache, bourboulenc, ugni blanc, marsanne, roussanne, maccabéo, rolle
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the red wines are expressive and well-balanced. They are powerful and robust when sourced in the southern part of the appellation (facing the sea). In the northern zone, they are more supple, fruity wines for quaffing. Their aromas belong to the red fruit, wild berry and small venison range. Try with grilled meat, Sète-style rabbit or small game. The rosés, which are made using the bleeding process, develop aromas of exotic fruit (mango) and citrus fruit. They are lively wines which pair remarkably well with shellfish fritters, squid in a sweet and sour sauce, cooked cold pork meats. Shellfish and fish are a perfect match for the white wines, which are mainly drawn from Grenache blanc and Clairette and are fresh and aromatic.
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