The Winery Richard Rottiers of Beaujolais

Winery Richard Rottiers
The winery offers 12 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 251 of the estates of Beaujolais.
It is located in Beaujolais

The Winery Richard Rottiers is one of the best wineries to follow in Beaujolais.. It offers 12 wines for sale in of Beaujolais to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Located in Beaujolais, the Richard Rottiers wine estate is a domain that spans over 15 hectares of vineyards. Its vines are mainly distributed on gently sloping hills surrounding the small town of Corcelles-en-Beaujolais. They are among the oldest vines in Beaujolais, cultivated by families of winemakers for over 150 years. The estate produces red wines from Gamay and Pinot Noir grape varieties. The vines are carefully hand-cultivated, and each step is done by hand to ensure the highest level of quality and the best possible taste. The estate's bottles are made from the finest grapes. Each vintage is different, and each one is carefully crafted to accentuate the flavors of each. The wines of Richard Rottiers are known for their concentration of aromas, their soft and balanced texture, and their delicate tannic flavor. The wines produced here are described by critics as being full-bodied, supple, fresh, and well-balanced, and are suitable for various occasions. The estate also offers tours that combine wine tastings and tasting workshops. Visitors can also sample a wide range of wines and appreciate the delicate flavors and aromas of the Richard Rottiers estate. Visitors can also learn the art and techniques of oenology, learn everything there is to know about the art of blending and respect for tradition, and discover how the cellar master crafts each vintage to bring out the best tastes and aromas.

Top Winery Richard Rottiers wines

Looking for the best Winery Richard Rottiers wines in Beaujolais among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Richard Rottiers wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Richard Rottiers wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Richard Rottiers

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Richard Rottiers

How Winery Richard Rottiers wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of savoyard pizza (cream base), sun burger or zucchini quiche.

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Richard Rottiers.

  • Chardonnay

Discovering the wine region of Beaujolais

Beaujolais is an important wine region in eastern France, famous for its vibrant, Fruity red wines made from Gamay. It is located immediately South of Burgundy, of which it is sometimes considered a Part, although it is in the administrative region of Rhône. The extensive plantings of Gamay in this region make Beaujolais one of the few regions in the world that is so concentrated on a single Grape variety. Pinot Noir is used in small quantities in red and rosé wines, but in the name of regional identity, it is being phased out and will only be allowed until the 2015 harvest.

Although best known for its red wines, the region also produces white Beaujolais Blanc, from Chardonnay and Aligote. These two white wine varieties are also sometimes used in local red wines, in which they can make up to 15% of the Final blend. There are several forms of Beaujolais red wine: standard Beaujolais (including Beaujolais Supérieur), Beaujolais Villages and the Young, characterful Beaujolais Nouveau. The highest quality wines of the region are those of the ten Beaujolais crus - ten wine regions Long recognized as the best in the region.

The top red wines of Winery Richard Rottiers

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Richard Rottiers

How Winery Richard Rottiers wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of smoked salmon pasta gratin, duck breast with orange sauce or ham croquette with purée.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Richard Rottiers

On the nose the red wine of Winery Richard Rottiers. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, clove or oregano and sometimes also flavors of pomegranate, mushroom or black currant. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Richard Rottiers. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Richard Rottiers

  • 2010With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.75/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Richard Rottiers.

  • Gamay

Discover the grape variety: Onchette

A very old grape variety that was once grown on the left bank of the Drac Valley in the south of the Isère department - Cordéac, Saint Jean d'Hérans, Saint Baudille et Pipet, ... -. Virtually unknown in other French wine-growing regions, it is very little propagated today, although it is registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A1. According to Thierry Lacombe (I.N.R.A./Montpellier), it is the result of a natural intraspecific cross between the white gouais and the chatus, as is also the serenèze of Voreppe.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Richard Rottiers

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Richard Rottiers

How Winery Richard Rottiers wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of express seafood spaghetti, quiche with mixed vegetables or zakouski: russian appetizer.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Richard Rottiers

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Richard Rottiers. often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, watermelon or red fruit.

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Richard Rottiers.

  • Gamay

The word of the wine: Blanc de noirs (champagne)

Champagne made from black grapes (pinot noir and/or meunier) only.

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Discover the grape variety: Chambourcin

Chambourcin noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Rhône-Alpes valley). It is a variety resulting from a cross of the same species (interspecific hybridization). 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 large bunches of grapes of medium size. Chambourcin noir can be found in several vineyards: Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Languedoc & Roussillon, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica.

News about Winery Richard Rottiers and wines from the region

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At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Serrières

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The word of the wine: Blanc de noirs (champagne)

Champagne made from black grapes (pinot noir and/or meunier) only.