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Region Hierarchy |
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Climate(s) |
Moderate Continental |
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Notes |
A single, south facing steep slope. A very small region with south facing slopes.
Northern Rhône notes: Known for its Syrah. The Rhone is very narrow here, so vineyards are on steep slopes. |
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Grape(s) |
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Color |
Grape |
Notes |
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Red |
Syrah / Shiraz Grape |
Will become very ripe.
Northern Rhône notes: Difficult to harvest. The only black grape permitted in the region
Grape notes: Shiraz in Australia; all elsewhere Syrah. Small with thick, dark skins. |
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White |
Marsanne Grape |
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White |
Roussanne Grape |
Grape notes: Ripens late |
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Wines(s) |
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Type |
Wine |
Notes |
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Still Red |
Syrah (Shiraz) Wine |
Intense and complex, full body. Often blended from grapes from different lieux-dits (sites). Long maceration.
Wine notes: High tannins due to thick skin |
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