Formerly classified as a Languedoc VDQS (Vin Delimite de Qualite Superieure), a quality level above Vin de Pays, Costieres de Nîmes finally became an AOC in 1986. It comprises 10,000 acres of vineyards situated between the Rhône and Languedoc. It was known primarily for bulk juice, but the region has made the transition to producing high-quality yet affordable estate wines like Cadenette. Cold macerated, fermented, and aged in tanks. Flavor Profile: Medium-bodied dry. Crisp and elegant with plenty of strawberry and raspberry. Pair with salads, sandwiches, pizza, and picnic foods.