Rhône Valley Vineyards

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Couston

With Caladoc, Couston made its appearance late in the Rhône Valley appellations: it has been included in the AOC Côtes du Rhône specifications since 2019. This grape variety comes from a cross between Grenache noir and Aubun, a rare and forgotten Rhône grape variety.

Vignobles de la Vallée du Rhône

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Origin: Rhône Valley (Ardèche)

Location within the Rhône Valley: Southern Côtes du Rhône

Plantings within the Rhône Valley AOCs: About 20 hectares

In the vineyards

Ampelography: Leaves are similar-looking to Grenache noir.

Bunch and berries: Small to mid-sized clusters, relatively loose, with small berries

Maturity: Early-budding and early-ripening

Characteristics: Vigorous variety, with relatively low yields

Terroir: Late-growing areas with a good water reserve - Couston is well suited to the Ardèche hillsides.

In the cellars

Characteristics: Couston produces colourful, structured, very tannic wines, sometimes with high alcohol levels, and an intense aromatic bouquet.

Wine styles: Still dry red and rosé wines

Inter Rhône

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