Monday, October 01, 2007

Crozes-Hermitage snapshot

040514-110-CRW_1046_JFRWith its 1430 ha it is the biggest appellation in the northern Rhône valley
- Annual production is 60,000 hl, 93% of which is red
- The appellation accounts for 50% of all wines from the northern Rhône
- Maximum yield is 45 hl/ha
- Grape varieties: Red Crozes is made from Syrah. The whites are primarily made from Marsanne but also Roussanne is permitted.
http://www.bkwine.com/images/vote-2.gif - 40% of all wine is exported. The biggest market is the UK.

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