WineRegionsOld WorldFranceRhoneSouth
Appellation established in 1989 after being elevated from basic Cotesdu Rhone Villages.
Small region of 3100 acres in the Vaucluse department from hilly vineyards.
Minimum alcohol is 12.5%: Maximum yield is 42 ML/HA (amounts to 192 casesper acre)
Same gropes permitted as for Cotes du Rhone
Red wines dominate the region and possess extra concentration, spiciness,and aging capability.