The best wines of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages

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

Top wines of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages by region

Looking for a good wine of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 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-Villages. 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-Villages with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages

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

Red wines from the region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef mironton, lamb tagine with prunes and almonds or duck breast with orange sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages

On the nose the red wine of the region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages. often reveals types of flavors of blueberry, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, cherry or oaky. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

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

  • 2021With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2022With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.01/5

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

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre
  • Viognier
  • Merlot
  • Pinot Noir

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

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Discovering the wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages

The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages is located in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Richaud or the Domaine Rotem & Mounir Saouma produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Roussanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages often reveals types of flavors of cherry, anise or orange blossom and sometimes also flavors of almonds, lemon or apricot.

In the mouth of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 499 estates and châteaux in the of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages, producing 877 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

Great white wines of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages

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

White wines from the region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of flammekueche (with laughing cow), tagliatelle courgette salmon from cécile and lisa or mushrooms stuffed with tomme and rosemary.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages

On the nose the white wine of the region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, apples or peach and sometimes also flavors of butter, lime or pear. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

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

  • 2022With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.08/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.04/5

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

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

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

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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-Villages

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

Sparkling wines from the region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of fricadella, sea bream or mushroom, bacon and gruyere quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, apples or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit.

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

  • Chardonnay

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

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    The word of the wine: Flavours (families of)

    Aromas are classified into categories called families of aromas: fruity, floral, fermentative, vegetal, woody, balsamic, spicy, mineral, empyreumatic, animal.

    Great pink wines of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages

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

    Pink wines from the region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of roast pork with milk, tuna and mayonnaise onigiri or mussels with marinara.

    Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages

    On the nose the pink wine of the region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.

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

    • 2018With an average score of 3.60/5
    • 2016With an average score of 3.30/5

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

    • Grenache
    • Shiraz/Syrah
    • Mourvedre
    • Cinsault
    • Clairette Rose

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

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    Discover the grape variety: Marsanne

    Marsanne is a white grape variety that originated in Montélimar in the Drôme, several centuries ago. Marsanne is also found in Cassis, Savoie, Languedoc-Roussillon and Saint-Péray in the Ardèche, where it produces remarkable sparkling wines. The warm, sunny climate of the Rhone Valley, Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence, as well as the dry, stony soil, are ideal conditions for its development. Its bunches are quite large and provide small, juicy berries that are sensitive to grey rot and strong winds. These two grape varieties complement each other perfectly: together they give light wines with little acidity, aromas of yellow fruit, white fruit and flowers with notes of honey and liquorice. This is for example what the appellations Saint-Péray, Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Côtes-du-Vallée du Rhône, Corbières, or Cassis express... which represent about 700 hectares.

    Great sweet wines of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages

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

    Sweet wines from the region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or lamb such as recipes of monkfish with vegetable tagliatelle, salted cake with bacon, comté and onion or lamb in a crown with spring vegetables.

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

    • 2013With an average score of 4.10/5
    • 2011With an average score of 4.00/5
    • 2016With an average score of 3.91/5
    • 2015With an average score of 3.60/5

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

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

    The word of the wine: Acidity

    When present without excess, acidity contributes to the balance of the wine, giving it freshness and nervousness. But when it is very high, it becomes a defect, giving it a biting and green character. On the other hand, if it is insufficient, the wine is soft.

    Great natural sweet wines of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages

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

    Natural sweet wines from the region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of roast monkfish with bacon or beet greens and black sesame seeds pie.

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

    • Grenache

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

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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 other wines of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages

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

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

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

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      The word of the wine: Mercaptan

      Organic compound resulting from the combination of alcohol and sulphide (H2S) producing an unpleasant odour reminiscent of town gas and rotten eggs.

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