This episode focuses on how the Southern Rhône uses blend rules, yield controls, altitude and soils to manage warmth and maintain balance in a Mediterranean climate. Listen for the cause-effect chains: warm climate → bush vines and Grenache dominance → high alcohol risk → cooler sites, stricter yields and blending rules to preserve freshness and structure. In the exam, clarity matters: explain why Grenache leads, how yield limits shape quality, and where site differences create stylistic range from Côtes du Rhône to Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

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