Discover the top 100 best pink wines of Côtes-du-Rhône of Rhône méridional as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the pink wines that are popular of Côtes-du-Rhône and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Accessible reference for Mediterranean reds: dominant Grenache as king (≥50% in the south) - supple and fruity with notes of cherry, strawberry, garrigue, pepper and a touch of sweet spices, round tannins. Fleshy Syrah (blackcurrant, violet, black pepper), dense Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Carignan in support. In the north, racy, deep Syrah solo. Generous rosés and floral whites (Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Viognier).
Regional AOC (1937), 56,600 ha across 6 departments from Vienne to Avignon.
Supple and fresh reds with a clear ruby colour, melted tannins and preserved acidity despite the sun, on aromas of strawberry, raspberry, red cherry, white pepper, garrigue and spiced notes. Airy and thirst-quenching palate. A traditional component of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC (one of the 13 authorised varieties), it brings freshness, finesse and aromatic complexity to southern blends of Côtes-du-Rhône and Languedoc. Native Rhône variety, very late-ripening.
pink wines from the region of Côtes-du-Rhône go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of pork chops with mustard, potato and smoked salmon gratin or salt and pepper shrimp.
On the nose in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical, citrus or smoke. In the mouth in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône is a powerful with a nice freshness.
