Côtes du Rhône
Appellation Côtes du Rhône
Côtes du Rhône is one of the oldest wine-growing regions in the world, since the medieval Popes grew grapes on the region's rolled pebble soils. Established in 1937, this appellation covers all wines made between the right and left banks of the Rhône, divided into southern and northern regions. Here's an overview of the Côtes du Rhône appellation, its terroir and its top producers
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Classification and terroir of Côtes du Rhône appellation
This region could rival Bordeaux as France's second largest wine-growing region, covering some 40,000 ha. The appellation comprises 171 communes and over 5,000 producers, cooperatives and merchants. Wines are classified into 3 levels
- first level AOC Côtes du Rhône
- second level AOC Côtes du Rhône village, which is subdivided into two according to the appellation area of the communes
- and higher-level wines known as "crus", such as AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Taste and price vary according to classification. The appellation allows winemakers to choose from 21 grape varieties, the majority of which are red. Wines can be vinified as red, rosé or white. The color of the wine must respect the number of grape varieties and their blend, and the crus are planted in the best granite mountain terroirs in the north and rocky valleys in the south. Note that the word "cru" does not often appear on Rhône wine labels. The Côtes du Rhône Villages classification, on the other hand, represents vineyards with limited yields and higher alcohol content. These are affordable wines designed for laying down. They go perfectly with dishes such as leg of lamb or duck fillet.
Our selection of the best Côtes du Rhône producers
-Emmanuel Reynaud: the Château Rayas estate is owned by Emmanuel Reynaud. The 12 ha of vineyards on this estate benefit from a north-easterly exposure and a sandy, chalky terroir, or clay in some places. Despite this rather unfavorable climate, the renowned Emmanuel Reynaud has succeeded in producing luxurious, sensual, fresh wines that offer an unforgettable tasting experience with silky tannins and a long, kirschy, spicy finish. Some of his wines can be drunk straight from the bottle, but some need to wait a few years to obtain a balanced, elegant, intense and complex wine. Take advantage of the promotions on this site to buy these exceptional wines at the best prices!
-Domaine Jamet: Jean-Paul Jamet and his wife manage this 8-hectare vineyard divided into Côte-Rôtie, Côtes-du-Rhône and vin du pays. Their wines come in a variety of styles. They can express great purity and concentration, with intense levels of ripe, sweet, dark fruit and animal aromas. On the palate, fleshy, powerful wines reveal multiple layers of fruit and dusty tannins. We recommend waiting 10 to 15 years to allow the wine to evolve and improve. Other bottles may also reveal a complex nose of cherries, violets, spices, fat and cloves, with a supple texture and a refreshing finish.
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Rhone Valley Côte du Rhône LooseChateau des Tours Cote du Rhone Rouge 2007€156.00 €130.00stock: 2 -
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The Hermitage
Saint Joseph
Châteauneuf du Pape
Côte Rôtie
Vacqueyras
Château de Beaucastel
Henri Bonneau Estate
Clos des Papes
Domaine du Pegau
Domaine Chapoutier
Domaine Chave
Domaine Etienne Guigal
Domaine Jaboulet
Cornas
Gigondas
Domaine Jamet
Domaine Gentaz-Dervieux
Domaine Auguste Clape
Domaine René Rostaing
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