White Côtes du Rhône Villages wines are generally made in a fresh, dry style and have a tangy, floral profile. They are predominantly made from Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Marsanne, Roussanne, Bourboulenc and/or Viognier (the principal white varieties).
What type of wine is Côtes du Rhône?
Côtes du Rhône are the basic AOC wines of the Rhône region, and exist as red, white and rosé wines, generally dominated by Grenache for reds and rosés, or Grenache blanc for whites.
How would you describe Côtes du Rhône?
Sun-drenched Côtes du Rhône vineyards straddle the great Rhône river. In the North, it is bold red Syrah and aromatic white Viognier. In the South, it's red and rosé blends of up to 21 varieties, led by Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah. ... Côtes du Rhône is among the oldest vineyard regions on the planet.