Changed rules for white Costières de Nîmes

Costières de Nîmes is at the southern end of the Rhône valley on the border to Languedoc. The modified rules for white CdN wine declares: Permitted grape varieties are Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc, Ugni Blanc, Roussanne, Vermentino, Macabeu, Marsanne and Viognier. Ugni Blanc must not exceed 30% and after 2010 it is no longer permitted (it is generally considered as a not very interesting variety). Viognier is limited to 10%. The wine must be a blend of at least two different grape varieties. The maximum yield “rendement de base” is 60 hl/ha.