Costières de Nîmes AOC

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The great appeal lies in the east of Wine Country Languedoc south of the city of Nimes. The field lies in the Languedoc is still geographically, but wine law (approved since 2004) in wine-growing region Rhone Because there the wines meet the typicality more. The former as "Costières du Gard" designated area was first classified in 1986 and therefore renamed to avoid confusion with the local wine "Vin de Pays du Gard" ruled out. The vineyards cover 25,000 hectares in 24 municipalities in the department Gard , Of which about half is planted. Red and rose wines make up about 80% of production. They are blended from Carignan and Cinsault (maximum 40%), Grenache Noir (at least 25%) and Mourvèdre and / or Syrah (at least 20%). The white wine is made from Clairette Blanche, Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc, Ugni Blanc, a maximum of 40% and a maximum of 50% Marsanne, Roussanne, Macabeo and role. Well-known producers include Domaine de l'Amarine, Chateau Paul Blanc, Château de Campuget, Château Grande Cassagne, Domaine le Grand Plaignol, Mas Neuf Chateau Mourgues du Grès, Château de la Tuilerie and Domaine du Vieux relay.