Côte Rotie appellation wine
Côte Rotie appellation wine

Côte Rotie Appellation

The Côte-Rôtie appellation is one of the most prestigious appellations in the Rhône

The Côte-Rôtie appellation is located at the northernmost part of the northern Rhône Valley, which also includes the appellations of Condrieu, Saint-Joseph, Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Cornas and Saint-Péray. The vineyard is characterised by very steep slopes rising up to 325 metres in altitude, where vines cling to hillsides using man-made terraces and low walls. Today, the Côte-Rôtie appellation is highly sought after and considered the best in the Rhône by fine wine enthusiasts. The estates Guigal, Gerin, Rostaing, Jaboulet and Chapoutier are among the references that maintain the appellation's high standards.

Within the vineyard, there is a distinction between the Côte Brune located in the north and the Côte Blonde in the south. The former, on clay soils, produces powerful and well-structured wines. The latter, on clay-sand soils, produces delicate wines. Syrah is the only red grape variety used, however it's possible to add up to 20% Viognier. With a deep red colour, delicate nose of violet, raspberry, and spices, Côte-Rôtie wines offer a beautiful tannic structure and very long finish. Excellent ageing potential.

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The Estates of the Appellation are: Maison Jaboulet Vercherre, Domaine Paul Jaboulet Ainé, Maison Delas, Domaine Guigal, Domaine Chapoutier, Domaine Rostaing René, Domaine Gérin Jean Michel, Domaine Jamet, Domaine Ogier, Domaine Gangloff, ...

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