Côte-rôtie

The 2015, 2016 and 2017 vintages of the Wines of Côte Rôtie

Many tasters of great vintages share their view on the latest vintages of Côte Rôtie. These are wines that can be kept between 5 and 25 years depending on the vintage and the producer. See on our website the Cote Rotie 2015, Cote Rotie 2016 and Cote Rotie 2017.

The Côte-Rôtie vineyard

35 km south of Lyon, the vineyards of Côte Rôtie occupy steep slopes whose land must be held back by stone walls. Two grape varieties, Viognier and Syrah give a wine of great finesse and a delicate fragrance reminiscent of both violets and raspberries. The final blend must not contain more than 20% Viognier (white grape variety). The vineyard is divided into two parts: La Côte Blonde and La Côte Brune. The Côte Blonde, to the south, takes its name from the crumbly sands, rich in silica, which make up the surface of its soil. The wines of the Côte Blonde are reputed to be finer than those of the Côte Brune. The Côte Brune, to the north, is composed of clay, richer in iron, which gives more powerful wines. Côte Rôtie wines are among the best red wines in the world made from Syrah. These wines are extremely well known and sought after internationally.

The legend of Côte-Rôtie

"There is a tenacious legend in Côte-Rôtie, according to which the lord of Maugiron, who had two daughters, a blonde and a brunette, bequeathed a "Côte" to each of them. Thus were born the names Côte-Blonde and Côte-Brune."

The Star Estates of Côte-Rôtie Wines

Guigal is one of the stars of Côte-Rôtie with its 3 vintages: La Turque and La Landonne (Côte Brune) and La Mouline (Côte Blonde). In addition to Guigal, these are among the best producers of Côte-Rôtie: Rostaing, Jean-Michel GERIN, Stéphane OGIER, CHAPOUTIER, JAMET, DELAS, Domaine FERRATON, Georges VERNAY, Domaine DUCLAUX, François VILLARD, Gilles BARGE, Stéphane MONTEZ and Yves CUILLERON.

Buy your Côte-Rôtie wines in many vintages

Discover a prestigious selection of Côte-Rôtie at the best price on Comptoir des Millésimes. You will find the best estates of Cote Rotie as well as the best years of Côte Rôtie: 2016, 2015, 2011, 2005, 2010, 2009, 1999, 1990, 1988, 1985, 1983 and 1978.