Grape varieties
The 37 grape varieties listed in the Rhône Valley appellation decrees are as follows:
- 3 main red grape varieties: Syrah, Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre.
- 14 secondary black grape varieties: Cinsault, Carignan Noir, Counoise, Marselan, Muscardin, Camarèse or Vaccarèse or Brun Argentière, Picpoul Noir, Terret Noir, Caladoc, Couston, Gamay, Pinot Noir, Vidoc, Calitor (Tavel).
- 4 gray, pink, and red grape varieties: Clairette Rose, Grenache Gris, Muscat Noir à Petits Grains (Beaumes-de-Venise), Picpoul Gris (Tavel & Châteauneuf-du-Pape).
- 8 main white grape varieties: Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Clairette Blanche, Bourboulenc.
- 8 secondary white grape varieties: Aligoté, white Carignan, Chardonnay, Floréal, Ugni Blanc, white Picpoul, white Muscat with small grains (Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise), Picardan (Châteauneuf-du-Pape), Macabeu (Costières de Nîmes) and Vermentino or Rolle (Luberon, Ventoux & Costières de Nîmes).
