Northern Rhone -Cote Rotie Flashcards
What are the communes of production in the Cote Rotie?
Ampuis
Saint-Cyr-sur-Rhône
Tupin-Semons
What is the minimum potential alcohol for Cote ROtie wines?
10.5%
What styles of wine are allowed in Cote Rotie?
Red wine made from Syrah with a maximum of 20% viognier
WHat is the soil type of the Cote Blonde?
Gneiss, sand, limestone
What is the soil type of the Cote Brune
Mica-schistous rock and heavier clay
WHo is the largest producer in the Cote Rotie?
E Guigal
Which commune is considered the heart of Cote Rotie?
Ampuis
Where is most of Viognier planted in Cote Rotie?
Cote Blonde. Viognier does not flourish in the heavy clay based soils of the Cote Brune
Name Guigals famous La La wines. Where are they located? What is the assemblage? Oak regime?
La Mouline: Cote Blonde, 89% Syrah 11% Viognier, 42 months in new oak
La Turque: Cote Brune, 93% Syrah 7% Viognier, 42 months in new oak
La Landonne: Cote Brune, 100% Syrah, 42 months in new oak
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Name the most famous vineyards of the Cote Blonde?
La Mouline (exclusively Guigal) La Chatillonne (marketed under Vidal-Fleury owned by Guigal) La Garde (managed by Rene Rostaing) Le Clos
Name the most famous vineyards of the Cote Brune?
La Viaillere (partially owned by Dervieux-Thaize manged by Rene Rostaing) La Landonne (Guigal and Rostaing the major proprietors) La Chevaliere (Several growers) La Turque(Guigal) Les Grandes Places (Clusel Roche, JM Gerin)