Appellation in the southern part of the French wine region Rhône. The vineyards cover 7,900 hectares of vine area in 95 municipalities across the four departments Ardèche (4 municipalities), Drôme (17), Gard (33), and Vaucluse (41). Under this designation, predominantly red, but also rosé and white wines are marketed. Compared to the regional appellation Côtes du Rhône (which also includes parts of the northern section), there are significantly stricter regulations. For example, a maximum yield of 45 hl/ha yield, at least 12% vol alcohol content, and precise regulations regarding permitted grape varieties. For Côtes du Rhône-Villages with the indication of the municipality, there are even stricter regulations, such as a maximum yield of 42 hl/ha.
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