In 1937 the commune of Sablet was included the the appellation Cotes du Rhone.
From 1966 wines from Sablet together with some other communes became Cotes du Rhone Village.
From 1974 the rules allowed to add the name of the commune, Cotes du Rhone Village Sablet.

In 1935 the wine production had raised to a level, so that it was decided to found a co-operative cellar, Les Vignerons Le Gravillas

The wines of the appellation has to be made from vineyards situated in the commune of Sablet.
It includes red, rosé and white wines.

Sablet commune covers 11.1 km²  The altitude is from 112 to 419 metres.

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The grapes

The percentages mentioned below are referring to the vineyards of the estate
 - not to the blend of the single wine.

Rouge and Rosé
Grenache must be at least 50%.
Syrah and Mourvedre must together be at least 20%.
Other grapes allowed for Cotes du Rhone, may not exceed 20%.
White varieties might be used for rosé - as "other grapes".

Blanc
Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne, Bourboulenc and Viognier must be at least 80%
Other grapes allowed for Cotes du Rhone, may not exceed 20%.

The level of alcohol must be at least 12,5 % for red wines og 12 % for rosé and white wines.

The yield may not exceed 42 hl./ha.

Declared area and yield 2006-2010

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Website about the producers of Sablet: http://sabletwines.com

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Updated 01-12-2011