Nyons
Recognized in 2020 within the AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages, Nyons is one of the highest villages in terms of altitude. Its vines are cultivated between 200 m and 500 m above sea level. Nyons is at the heart of the foothills of the Baronnies mountains.
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Description
The Côtes du Rhône Villages Nyons are present in 4 communes: Nyons, Mirabel-aux-Baronnies, Piégon and Venterol.
The vineyards are swept by the mistral, and also by a current of air coming from the Alps, the Pontias. These winds are important for the health of the vines. In addition, this brings an airy freshness to the Côtes du Rhône Villages Nyons.
Legend has it that Caesarius, a holy man, captured this wind from elsewhere, and brought it here by carrying it in his glove.
Also, the region is famous for its olives and its colorful lavender fields.
Key figures
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100% Red
Colour
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74 HA
Production surface area in 2023
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2020
Year of recognition within the AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages
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200 / 500 metres
Altitude
Aromas
In the Côtes du Rhône Villages Nyons wines we find notes of fresh red fruits, black berries (blackcurrant, blackberry, strawberry, cherry, blueberry), cooked fruits (jammed, fruits in alcohol), spices (pepper, liquorice, etc.), and smoky and grilled notes.
Grape varieties
Production is exclusively red, generally blending two thirds Grenache noir with one third Syrah.
- Grenache Noir
- Syrah
- Mourvèdre
Aromas
- Red fruits
- Spices
- Scrubland
Palate
- Balance
- Length
- Roundness
- Freshness
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