Within the Rhône Valley newcomers are present over 3 ‘départements’. Its diversity comes from a specific ‘terroir’ of 18 200 ha that represents 23% of the 2nd world largest vineyard in terms of quality wines in the world . Production reaches 837 394 hl and 112 millions.
An increasing amount of red wines are made with Syrah and Grenache grapes :
678 198 hl reds (95 million bottles), 138 442 hl rosés (20 million bottles), 45 660 hl whites (6 million bottles).
A complementary range of wines.
Demand : A growing demand
from consumers worldwide:
+ 16 % since 1994
Exports : Encouraging results. Exports increase as the number of bottles sold outside France doubles over the past five years
In 2001 the exports totalled 250 000hl, which represents 28 % of the whole production, with a value of Euros 50.5 million.
Europe is the largest market for Rhône Valley Newcomer appellations, drinking 202000hl, which represents 80 % of all exports
Production
An increasing amount of red wines are made with Syrah and Grenache grapes :
Demand :
Encouraging results. Exports increase as the number of bottles sold outside France doubles over the past five years