{"title":"Côtes du Rhône","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCôtes du Rhône: the broad foundation of the Rhône Valley\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCôtes du Rhône is the base appellation of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rhone\"\u003eRhône\u003c\/a\u003e. It was recognised in 1937 and covers vineyards along the river from just south of Vienne down to Avignon, which makes it one of the largest appellations in France. In the north, Syrah grows on steep granite slopes, while the great majority of the vineyards lie in the south, where \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grenache\"\u003eGrenache\u003c\/a\u003e thrives in the heat, the mistral wind and the stony soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA red Côtes du Rhône from the south must contain at least 40 per cent Grenache, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/syrah-shiraz\"\u003eSyrah\u003c\/a\u003e and Mourvèdre together at least 15 per cent, with Cinsault, Carignan and Counoise as seasoning. White Côtes du Rhône is made from Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne, Marsanne, Bourboulenc and Viognier, and rosé from the red grapes. Most of it is red wine: juicy and spicy, with dark cherry, blackberry, pepper and the wild herbs of the garrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCôtes du Rhône Villages and the named villages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne step up sits Côtes du Rhône Villages, created in 1967. The grapes must come from selected communes in the Drôme, Vaucluse, Gard and Ardèche, yields are lower, and the red wine needs at least 50 per cent Grenache plus at least 20 per cent Syrah and Mourvèdre. The best villages may add their own name to the label, among them Séguret, Sablet, Plan de Dieu, Saint-Gervais, Valréas and Massif d'Uchaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Villages tier is also the route to cru status. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gigondas\"\u003eGigondas\u003c\/a\u003e, Vacqueyras, Rasteau and Cairanne all started as Villages before gaining their own appellations, and most recently Laudun became a cru from the 2024 vintage. Older bottles labelled \"Côtes du Rhône Villages Laudun\" therefore still belong here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCôtes du Rhône wine from Rayas, Beaucastel, Guigal and Clape\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany great Rhône names bottle a Côtes du Rhône, several of them estates from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chateauneuf-du-pape\"\u003eChâteauneuf-du-Pape\u003c\/a\u003e. Château de Beaucastel makes Coudoulet de Beaucastel from vineyards just east of Châteauneuf with similar soils. The Reynaud family of Château Rayas is behind La Pialade and Château des Tours, whose white Grande Réserve shows how far the appellation can reach. Domaine du Pegau offers Cuvée Maclura, the white Cuvée Lône and the Villages wine Cuvée Setier, alongside Domaine de la Janasse, Domaine de Beaurenard and Domaine de la Mordorée with La Dame Rousse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the north come E. Guigal with red and white Côtes du Rhône, Auguste Clape of Cornas with a Syrah-based version and Eric Texier with Syrah from Brézème. Domaine Gramenon in the Drôme is a pioneer of natural wine, and Maxime-François Laurent, who now runs Gramenon, adds La Rubiconde under his own name. Domaine La Cabotte brings Garance from the Massif d'Uchaux, and Rabasse Charavin a Côtes du Rhône Villages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing with Côtes du Rhône\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Côtes du Rhône is one of the most food-friendly wines there is. It works with grilled lamb, sausages, burgers, slow-cooked stews such as daube and cassoulet, pizza and dishes built on olives, tomato and herbs. The Villages wines have a little more weight and can handle game and braised beef. White Côtes du Rhône is soft and aromatic, good with roast chicken, grilled fish, pork tenderloin and mature cheese, while rosé suits Mediterranean food and summer barbecues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCôtes du Rhône FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Côtes du Rhône wine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCôtes du Rhône is the broad appellation covering vineyards across the whole Rhône Valley. Most of it is red wine from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, but white and rosé are made too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between Côtes du Rhône and Côtes du Rhône Villages?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVillages comes from a smaller number of selected communes with lower yields and stricter rules on Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. The wines are usually a little more concentrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Côtes du Rhône red wine Grenache or Syrah?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth. In the south Grenache leads, usually with Syrah and Mourvèdre in the blend. In the north Syrah dominates, and some producers make a pure Syrah under the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long can you keep Côtes du Rhône?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost Côtes du Rhône is made to drink within three to five years. Villages wines and old-vine cuvées can age well for eight to ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"chateu-pegau-cotes-du-rhone-cuvee-lone-2023","title":"Chateu Pegau Côtes du Rhône Cuvée Lône 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Pegau Cuvée Lône 2023 is an elegant white Côtes du Rhône from the respected Domaine du Pegau, a producer celebrated for its uncompromising quality and classically styled Rhône wines. 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The finish is long and well balanced, suggesting a wine that will be enjoyable young for its freshness, while still holding enough structure to develop a little more complexity over the near term.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade from a classic Rhône blend of Clairette, Bourboulenc, and Grenache Blanc, with a small proportion of Ugni Blanc, the grapes are hand-harvested to preserve quality and selection in the vineyard. The wine is vinified in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, a method chosen to protect its freshness, aromatic purity, and clean fruit expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a versatile white that works especially well with grilled fish, shellfish, roast chicken, Mediterranean salads, and vegetable-based dishes. Serve well chilled at around 8–10°C, and decanting is not necessary; a simple brief aeration in the glass is enough to let its aromatics unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDomaine du Pegau is one of the most respected names in the Rhône Valley, known for wines that stay true to traditional regional character and a hands-on, quality-driven philosophy. 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Named after the traditional stone pavements—“calades”—that define the local landscape, it captures both the rustic charm and refined elegance of this historic region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, Calade 2023 shows a deep, vibrant ruby core with purple reflections, hinting at its youthful energy and concentration. The nose is expressive and layered: wild blackberry and black cherry intertwine with notes of garrigue herbs (thyme, rosemary, lavender), cracked pepper, and a subtle touch of licorice and warm stones.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, with juicy dark fruit—black plum, mulberry, and ripe cherry—supported by firm yet ripe tannins. Mourvèdre brings a savory, slightly gamey edge and graphite-like minerality, while Grenache lends generosity and warmth. Fresh acidity keeps the wine lively, and the finish is long, with lingering notes of spice, black olive tapenade, and dried Provençal herbs. Enjoyable now with a brief aeration, it has the structure to evolve gracefully over the next 5–8 years, gaining more complexity and polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMas de Libian’s vineyards for Calade lie on the right bank of the Rhône, in the southern sector of the appellation, where the Mediterranean climate combines hot, dry summers with cooling mistral winds. The soils are a mix of galets roulés (rounded river stones), limestone and clay, which help store heat by day and slowly release it at night, contributing to ripe, concentrated fruit with good natural freshness. The estate farms organically and biodynamically, with low yields and meticulous work in the vines. Harvest is done by hand, with careful sorting in the vineyard and at the cellar. Vinification is traditional and minimally interventionist: the grapes are often partly fermented as whole clusters, with native yeasts in concrete tanks or large vats, followed by aging in neutral vessels (concrete and large foudres) to preserve purity of fruit, terroir expression, and a supple, textured mouthfeel without overt oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCalade 2023 is a natural match for rustic, flavorful Mediterranean and French country cuisine. Think grilled lamb chops with rosemary, braised beef with olives, cassoulet, duck confit, or hearty stews featuring root vegetables and herbs. It also pairs beautifully with charcuterie, aged hard cheeses, ratatouille, and wood‑fired pizzas topped with cured meats or mushrooms. Serve at 16–18°C (about 60–64°F) to highlight both fruit and spice. 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This certified organic Grenache from the northwestern corner of the southern Rhône delivers a generous, mouth‑filling style that’s both pure and energetic. Sourced from higher‑altitude parcels on the Gramenon plateau, it captures the estate’s hallmark of vibrant fruit, minimal intervention and a strong sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this wine shows a bright, vivid ruby to garnet hue with youthful purple highlights, reflecting its lively, fruit‑driven personality. The nose opens with an immediate rush of ripe red berries—think crushed raspberries, wild strawberries and red cherries—layered with hints of pomegranate, dried herbs, a touch of white pepper and a subtle floral lift.\n\nOn the palate, Poignée de Raisins is juicy and supple, with a silky texture that wraps around fine, gently grippy tannins. Flavors of red currant, raspberry coulis and cherry are underpinned by a stony, almost saline freshness from the sandstone and shell‑rich soils. The finish is clean and precise, with vibrant acidity that keeps the wine effortlessly drinkable while still offering depth and structure. This is a wine meant to be enjoyed in its youth for maximum fruit and energy, but it can comfortably evolve over 3–5 years, gaining a bit more spice and savory nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes for Poignée de Raisins come from relatively young Grenache vines, aged roughly 4 to 30 years, rooted on sandstone and ancient marine shell sands deposited some 12 million years ago around Montbrison‑sur‑Lez. At about 350 meters altitude, the Gramenon plateau offers cooler nights and excellent natural balance in the fruit. Harvesting is done by hand with strict selection in the vineyard to ensure healthy, ripe bunches. 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Made with the same sensitivity to elegance and balance associated with Rayas, it combines ripe southern Rhône fruit with a refined, savoury character rather than sheer weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright ruby in colour, the 2019 shows an expressive nose of wild red berries, raspberry and cherry, complemented by dried herbs, gentle spice and subtle floral notes. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and silky, with vibrant fruit, supple tannins and a fresh, savoury finish.\n\nThe wine’s balance makes it approachable now, while its freshness and structure should allow it to develop additional complexity over the next several years. Expect the fruit to gradually give way to more pronounced herbal, earthy and gently spicy nuances with bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine reflects the warm, Mediterranean conditions of the southern Rhône, where abundant sunshine is moderated by cooling influences such as the Mistral. Produced in the traditional Rhône manner, it is based on red varieties typical of the region and emphasises freshness, fragrance and texture. The exact blend and cellar details may vary by release, but the style is characteristically restrained, with careful vinification and maturation designed to preserve the purity of the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe lightly cool, at around 15–16°C, to highlight its freshness and aromatic detail. 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It comes from a family estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape with a reported 400-year history of winemaking and a strong commitment to traditional Rhône styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe nose offers ripe red berries with a hint of jam, followed by herbs, spice and liquorice. On the palate, sun-ripened red fruit is joined by savoury herbal and spicy notes. Specific appearance details and aging potential are not provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade from Grenache and Syrah in France’s Rhône region, the wine is aged for six months in vats. Specific vineyard conditions, harvesting methods and vinification details are not available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnjoy it with grilled beef, lamb or game. 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