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 panang curry (red curry), moroccan lamb shoulder or gigolette of rabbit.

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, non oak or cigar box and sometimes also flavors of bramble, menthol or black olive. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Côtes-du-Rhône. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

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

  • 1989With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 1991With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1996With an average score of 4.33/5
  • 1990With an average score of 4.33/5
  • 1997With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.30/5

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

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Cinsault

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 chops with mustard, english tuna croque-monsieur or mashed potatoes with spinach and 2 salmon.

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 4.22/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.19/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.15/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.03/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.01/5

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: Viognier

White Viognier is a grape variety that originated in France (Rhone Valley). 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 grapes of small size. White Viognier can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Savoie & Bugey, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Beaujolais.

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 sausages with kale, scallops on a bed of leeks or chicken breast with curry and mushrooms.

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 and sometimes also flavors of citrus, apples.

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
  • Chasselas
  • Roussanne
  • Marsanne
  • Pinot Noir

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

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The word of the wine: Powerful

Rich, full-bodied, corpulent wine.

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 simmered pork cheeks with cream sauce and dijon mustard, skate wings with black butter sauce or shrimp with cream and fettuccine.

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 pineapple, microbio or watermelon and sometimes also flavors of balsamic, orange peel or citrus fruit. 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

  • 2006With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.77/5

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: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

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 hungarian goulash, lamb tagine with onions, purple olives and lemons... or rougail sausage.

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
  • 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: Tank

Made of concrete, stainless steel, enamelled steel or wood (now fashionable again), the vat is an indispensable tool during the entire winemaking process. It is also used to mature certain wines that do not need to go into barrel, or to preserve them.

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 beef fajitas, apple pie or roast beef in a crust (onions & mustard).

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

  • Muscat Blanc
  • Grenache

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

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Discover the grape variety: Roussanne

Roussane is a white grape variety, planted on an area of more than 700 ha. Originally from Montélimar, it is also found in Savoie, Languedoc and Roussillon, and grows very well in calcareous, poor, stony soil. It prefers to be pruned short. Roussane is also called fromenteau, barbin or bergeron. The young leaves are bubbled with fine down. When adult, they become thicker. It flowers in June and matures in mid-September. The grapes are cylindrical in shape, the berries are small and turn red when ripe, and the wine produced from pure Roussane is of extraordinary quality. It has a delicate aroma reminiscent of coffee, honeysuckle, iris and peony. The taste of this wine improves with age. It is part of the blend of the appellations Vin-de-Savoie, Côtes-du-Vallée du Rhône or Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Great 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

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    Gigondas to produce white wines

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