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Côtes du Rhône: Southern French sunshine in your glass – available at Wijnclub Amsterdam. In the mood for a full-bodied, smooth wine bursting with character? The Côtes du Rhône is the answer. This famous wine region in the South of France produces wines that are both accessible and complex, rustic and elegant. At Wijnclub Amsterdam, you will find a wide selection of Côtes du Rhône wines – from crisp whites to sultry red blends. There is a perfect bottle for every taste and every moment.
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Climate and landscape: sun, mistral and variation

The Côtes du Rhône region stretches along the banks of the Rhône, from Vienne to Avignon. The landscape is varied: rolling hills, stony plains, and terraces on calcareous soils. The Mediterranean climate, with warm summers and mild winters, ensures ripe grapes with plenty of flavor. At the same time, the famous Mistral wind The vineyards are dry and healthy. Especially in the southern part, around places like Gigondas, Cairo and Vacqueyras, these conditions yield robust, sun-drenched wines.

Geography

For a proper understanding, the Rhône region should therefore be divided into the northern part (from Vienne to Valence) and the southern part from Montelimar to Avignon. The wines from the northern part with steep slopes where in particular the syrah grape is dominant, therefore differs greatly from the wines from the southern rolling part, where the Grenache Noir the most important grape is.

Between Vienne and Valence, the steep right bank of the river is covered with vineyards, and on the left bank, they are located on the slopes around Tain l'Hermitage (Crozes Hermitage wine). All these vineyards are characterized by a weathered, warm, granite soil and a temperate climate with regular Mistral winds that provide coolness and displace moisture.

Further downstream, between Livron and Montélimar, the vineyards give way to other crops, such as many tree fruits like cherries, apricots, and peaches. In the departments situated even further south Ardèche In Gard, viticulture is very extensive on the right bank. Nowadays, vast vineyards can also be found on the left bank, in the southern part of the Drôme and the Vaucluse. Here, the vines grow on a limestone soil covered with silt deposits. Dry and warm are the characteristics of the maritime climate prevailing here.

Four categories

Rhône wines can be divided into four categories:

  • the basic appellation Côtes du Rhône for 171 municipalities,
  • the Côtes du Rhône Villages to which 95 municipalities are entitled,
  • the Côte du Rhône Villages+name of municipality where 16 municipalities have the right to place their name on the label.
  • And finally the Cru's of 15 local appellations linked to a village name. The highest quality wines come from the Crus.

The Côtes du Rhône Villages include the following AoP areas, among others: Sablet, Seguret, Valreas, Chusclan, Laudun, Massif d'Uchaux, Visan. Until recently, Rasteau and Cairo at, however these have recently been promoted to cru .

The AoPs of the Côtes du Rhône

In the north of the Côtes du Rhône are the following Crus:
  • Côtes du Rhône: red, rosé and white wine;
  • Côtes du Rhone-Villages: mainly red wines from Grenache, Mourvèdre, Cinsaut and Carignan grapes
  • Côte Rotie: only red wine from the Syrah grape
  • Condrieu: white wine from the Viognier grape
  • Chateau Grillet: mainly planted with the Viignier grape;
  • Saint-Joseph: red and white wine from Syrah, Marsanne, and Rousanne grapes;
  • Crozes-Hermitage: red and white wine from Syrah, Marsanne, and Rousanne grapes;
  • Hermitage: red and white wine from Syrah, Marsanne, and Rousanne grapes;
  • Cornas: red wine from the Syrah grape
  • Saint-Péray: white and sparkling wine from Marsanne and Roussanne grapes;
In the south of the Côte du Rhône, the most important crus are:
  • Châteauneuf-du-Pape: the most famous red wine of the southern Rhône. 12 grape varieties may be used in this appellation, but a common blend is GSM: Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre;
  • Gigondas: red and rosé wines from Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes, as well;
  • Lirac: red and rosé wines mainly from Grenache, Cinsaut, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes. The white wines come from Clairette, Bourboulenc, and Grenache Blanc grapes;
  • Tavel: mostly a rosé with a translucent red color with purplish-red shades. The grapes are Grenache, Cinsaut, Clairette, Pipcoul, Calitor, Bourboulenc, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Carignan;
  • Côtes du Ventoux: red and rosé wines from the Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsaut grapes. Also white wine from the Clairette, Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc, and Rousanne grapes;
  • Vacqueyras: primarily red wines from the Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes;
  • Côtes du Rhône-Villages: mainly red wines from Grenache, Mourvèdre, Cinsaut and Carignan grapes
  • Côtes du Vivarais: primarily red wine from Grenache and Syrah.

Furthermore, the appellations du Diois (sparkling, lightly sweet Clairette de Die!), Costières de Nîmes, Coteaux de Pierrevert, Grignan-les-Adhémar (formerly Coteaux du Tricastin), Côtes du Lubéron, Côtes du Ventoux, and Côtes du Vivarais are also considered Rhône wines. They constitute the so-called 'jeunes appellations' with wines of varying quality.

Grape varieties in Côtes du Rhône

Twenty-one grape varieties can be found in Côtes du Rhône wines. But not all at once! Due to differences in geographical conditions and the legal regulations for the appellation, winemakers must make a selection. The most commonly used for red wine are Syrah (Solo in the northern part) and Grenache (the main southern grape), to which Mourvèdre, Cinsault, and Carignan may be added.

Northern Rhône

The northern grape varieties for white wine are Viognier, Roussanne, and Marsanne. These can be used together with Grenache Blanc, Clairette, and Bourboulenc, mainly grapes found more in the southern part.

The often firm, rigid, and very powerful wines are made in the North Rhône – from Syrah grapes grown on the steep terraces at the top of the Rhône. The sunlight and the good drainage of the granite make this an ideal terroir for Syrah. The only drawback is that the terraces are steep and narrow, meaning everything must be done by hand. As a result, the wines are rare and expensive.

The best northern appellations are Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage. The larger and flatter appellation Crozes Hermitage is considerably more affordable, but here you have to search for gems with as much complexity and power as its 'brother' Hermitage. Unfortunately, you won't find them often.

Southern Rhône

Further south, the Rhône Valley widens. The steep slopes have given way to flatter vineyards. It is hotter and drier here; perfect conditions for Grenache, therefore. The 'Côtes du Rhône' appellation is the most important regional appellation. The better vineyards are therefore allowed to call their wines 'Côtes du Rhône-Villages'.

However, many more grape varieties are used. Not only because they balance each other, as Grenache does for Syrah, but also because they yield large harvests and are easy to cultivate. The bulk wines are made with a large proportion of Cinsault and Carignan grapes. These have a medium body, light tannins, and a character of juicy red fruit plus a hint of pepper.

Diametrically opposed to this are the famous cru wines from the Southern Rhône, such as Châteuneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, and Lirac. These wines are complex, intense, with a superb body and a finish lasting for days. Châteuneuf-du-Pape, for example, is the most pampered wine of the southern communes with its own appellation. The soil type of this area makes it all extra special. The ground here is covered with heavy pebbles – known as Galets Roulés – which ensure excellent drainage, but above all, they retain the sun's heat well. During the day, they absorb all the heat and release it slowly at night. And the grapes are very happy about that!

Buy wine from the Côtes du Rhône at Wijnclub Amsterdam

Do you want to enjoy the sun in your glass? Then order a bottle of Côtes du Rhône from Wijnclub Amsterdam.. Why with us?

  • Personal service – we are happy to help you choose

  • Shipped quickly – always directly from our own warehouse

  • The largest wine selection in the center of Amsterdam

  • Personal delivery within Amsterdam – fast and reliable

  • All wines can be ordered by the bottle. – mix & match as desired

From robust red blends to refreshing white discoveries: with Côtes du Rhône, you bring versatility, flavor, and the warmth of the South into your home. Cheers!

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