The AOC Côte-Roannaise is attached to the Centre-Loire sub-region, its appellation area is located in the AuvergneVineyard">Vineyards. It is located in the North of the Loire dePartment, leaning against the Madeleine (a chain of the Massif Central), covering 210 hectares. The vineyard is marked by numerous waterways which create very favourable situations for the vine to flourish. Gamay, the only Grape variety used in the production of the red and rosé wines of the Côte-Roannaise AOC, finds its ideal soil in the granite soils.
Approximately 10,000 hectolitres are produced each year on this Terroir. The wines, vinified in semi-carbonic Maceration for the most part, are light and balanced, with notes of wild blackberries and morello cherries. The rosé wines are reputed to be excellent when produced in the commune of Ambierle.
The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.
wines from the region of Côte Roannaise go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pork chops with potatoes, veal paupiettes with white wine or rabbit with chorizo.
On the nose in the region of Côte Roannaise often reveals types of flavors of black fruit, cream or oaky and sometimes also flavors of earthy, strawberries or raspberry. In the mouth in the region of Côte Roannaise is a with a nice freshness.
