American Rhône-style wines are made from the same grapes that have flourished for centuries in France’s Rhône River Valley. The French government recognizes 22 varieties in the various appellations that comprise this diverse wine-growing region.
Rhône Appellations (Côte Rôtie, Hermitage, Condrieu, Châteuneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Bandol, Côtes du Rhône and several others) each choose a subset of Rhône varietals that they consider their grapes.