The best wines of Côtes-du-Rhône

Discover the best wines of Côtes-du-Rhône of Rhone Valley as well as the best winemakers of Côtes-du-Rhône and estates of Côtes-du-Rhône to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Côtes-du-Rhône and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Côtes-du-Rhône by region

Looking for a good wine of Côtes-du-Rhône of Rhone Valley among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Côtes-du-Rhône. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Côtes-du-Rhône with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Côtes-du-Rhône

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Côtes-du-Rhône

Red wines from the region of Côtes-du-Rhône go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef with mustard, tajine with 2 meats and preserved lemons or venison leg marinated in white wine and grand marnier.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Côtes-du-Rhône

On the nose the red wine of the region of Côtes-du-Rhône. often reveals types of flavors of iron, raisin or dark fruit and sometimes also flavors of fig, thyme or perfume. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Côtes-du-Rhône. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in red wine of Côtes-du-Rhône

  • 1989With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 1990With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1991With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1994With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1999With an average score of 4.34/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.34/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Côtes-du-Rhône

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre
  • Cinsault
  • Carignan

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Côtes-du-Rhône

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Discovering the wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône

The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château de Beaucastel or the Chateau de Fonsalette produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Marsanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes-du-Rhône often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, red plum or sour cherry and sometimes also flavors of truffle, juniper or clove.

In the mouth of Côtes-du-Rhône is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 1765 estates and châteaux in the of Côtes-du-Rhône, producing 4241 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Côtes-du-Rhône go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese.

Great white wines of Côtes-du-Rhône

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Côtes-du-Rhône

White wines from the region of Côtes-du-Rhône go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of pork roll with mustard, fish stew or smoked salmon and comté pie.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Côtes-du-Rhône

On the nose the white wine of the region of Côtes-du-Rhône. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, green apple or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Côtes-du-Rhône. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Côtes-du-Rhône

  • 2005With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.19/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.14/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.12/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Côtes-du-Rhône

  • Viognier
  • Marsanne
  • Roussanne
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Clairette
  • Bourboulenc

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Côtes-du-Rhône

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Discover the grape variety: Bourboulenc

Bourboulenc is mainly grown in the southern part of France. It is a white grape variety that ripens quite late. It can only be harvested around 25 September and for an average of only one month. Bourboulenc is particularly fond of low-lying, but at the same time warm and dry locations. The aroma of this grape variety is not very pronounced, but it has a certain exotic fruit and floral aroma such as broom. The result is a low alcohol wine with subtle and fleeting aromas. Blanquette, bourboulanc, bourboulenque, doucillon, clairette dorée and clairette blanche are all names that can designate bourboulenc. This grape variety is very sensitive to diseases common to all vine plants such as magnesium deficiency, mildew and oidium. Bourboulenc can be used as a table grape. Most French people keep the bunches until Christmas in order to present them on the festive table as desserts.

Great sparkling wines of Côtes-du-Rhône

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Côtes-du-Rhône

Sparkling wines from the region of Côtes-du-Rhône go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or veal such as recipes of alsatian sauerkraut, parillade of fish and seafood or pork cheeks with cider and honey.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Côtes-du-Rhône

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Côtes-du-Rhône. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or floral.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Côtes-du-Rhône

  • 2014With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.90/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Côtes-du-Rhône

  • Chardonnay
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Pinot Noir
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Chasselas

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Côtes-du-Rhône

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The word of the wine: Ovoids (tanks)

Egg-shaped vats used for wine making and maturing that favour the natural suspension of the lees thanks to the vortex movements, which give the wine more fat and fruity aromas.

Great pink wines of Côtes-du-Rhône

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Côtes-du-Rhône

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 endives with ham, salmon koulibiac or paella for dummies (simple and delicious).

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Côtes-du-Rhône

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Côtes-du-Rhône. often reveals types of flavors of cream, black currant or flint and sometimes also flavors of stone fruit, thyme or perfume. In the mouth the pink wine of the region of Côtes-du-Rhône. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in pink wine of Côtes-du-Rhône

  • 2005With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.76/5
  • 1994With an average score of 3.70/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Côtes-du-Rhône

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Cinsault
  • Garnacha
  • Carignan

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Côtes-du-Rhône

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Discover the grape variety: Chasselas

Chasselas rosé is a grape variety that originated in France. It produces a variety of grape used to make wine. However, it can also be found eating on our tables! This variety of vine is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. Chasselas rosé can be found in several vineyards: Alsace, South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Great sweet wines of Côtes-du-Rhône

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Côtes-du-Rhône

Sweet wines from the region of Côtes-du-Rhône go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of celine's version of moussaka (5th meeting), lamb with ginger honey or silvia's quick wolf fillet.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Côtes-du-Rhône

  • 2013With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.60/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Côtes-du-Rhône

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Roussanne
  • Mourvedre
  • Cinsaut
  • Petit Manseng

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Côtes-du-Rhône

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The word of the wine: Oxidative (breeding)

A method of ageing which aims to give the wine certain aromas of evolution (dried fruit, bitter orange, coffee, rancio, etc.) by exposing it to the air; it is then matured either in barrels, demi-muids or unoaked casks, sometimes stored in the open air, or in barrels exposed to the sun and to temperature variations. This type of maturation characterizes certain natural sweet wines, ports and other liqueur wines.

Great natural sweet wines of Côtes-du-Rhône

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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Côtes-du-Rhône

Natural sweet wines from the region of Côtes-du-Rhône go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food, sweet desserts or beef such as recipes of pizza with peppers and spicy chicken, homemade cookies or spaghetti squash bolognese style.

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Côtes-du-Rhône

  • Grenache
  • Muscat Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for natural-sweet wine of Côtes-du-Rhône

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Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. 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 medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Great other wines of Côtes-du-Rhône

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Food and wine pairing with a other wine of Côtes-du-Rhône

Other wines from the region of Côtes-du-Rhône go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of family potluck, mathieu's lamb tagine or roast doe in the oven.

The best wineries and winemakers for other wine of Côtes-du-Rhône

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The word of the wine: Slight

Supple and easy to drink wine.

Great unknow wines of Côtes-du-Rhône

See the top 100 best unknow wines of Côtes-du-Rhône

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Food and wine pairing with a unknow wine of Côtes-du-Rhône

Unknow wines from the region of Côtes-du-Rhône go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The best wineries and winemakers for unknow wine of Côtes-du-Rhône

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News from the vineyard of Côtes-du-Rhône

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Chaintré

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Chaintré, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWi ...

The Irancy appellation seen by Clotilde Davenne

Clotilde Davenne, from the eponymous estate, mentions the cherry as a main characteristic of the Irancy appellation. She tells us about the Pinot Noir variety which reveals, in its northern location of Bourgogne, lots of freshness and fruitiness that gives the appellation a very special place among the wines of the region. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (June 2020). Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https: ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Milly-Lamartine

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Milly-Lamartine, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bour ...

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