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Wine Appellations & Styles (8)

  1. Cote Rotie AC – R
    1. Cote Blonde
    2. Cote Brune
  2. Condrieu AC - W
  3. Chateau Grillet AC – W
  4. St Joseph - R/W
  5. Crozes-Hermitage AC - R/W
  6. Hermitage - R/W
  7. Cornas - R
  8. St Péray W/Sparkling
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  1. Cote Rotie AC – 235ha (R)
    1. Cote Blonde
    2. Cote Brune
  2. Condrieu AC - 130ha (W)
  3. Chateau Grillet AC – 3.8ha (W)
  4. St Joseph - 1,000 ha (R/W)
  5. Crozes-Hermitage AC - 1,400ha (R/W)
  6. Hermitage - 140ha (R/W)
  7. Cornas - 100ha (R)
  8. St Péray (W/Sparkling)
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Cote Rotie AC

  1. Most North (500M) sun exp all day + Soil retains heat
  2. Narrow terr on st slopes (60%) 2nd steepest after Mosel
    1. C Blonde: Sandy Lime over Granite = racier wines, 15 yrs
    2. C Brune: Iron-bearing Sch over Granite, more Intense/Tannic min 10yr ageing needed, can last 30 yrs
  3. 2-3wks F. + 18-36m Mat
  4. D Colour, intense dark fruit, violet, spice, velvety
  5. up to 20% Vio but most often 5%, if any.
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Cote Rotie AC – 235ha (R)

  1. Most northerly vineyards in Rhone. 500m hi & can be exposed to the sun all day + soil retains heat
  2. Narrow terraces on steep slopes – up to 60% gradient -> 2nd steepest vineyard slopes after Mosel
    1. Cote Blonde: sandy limestone over granite →racier wines, approachable early, 15yr lifespan
    2. Cote Brune: iron-bearing schist over granite more intense & tannic, not ready before 10yrs, 30yr lifespan
  3. 2-3wks fermentation + maturation for 18-36mths
  4. Generally deep coloured, intense dark fruits, violet & spice, velvety texture.
  5. Up to 20% of Viognier authorised in the blend but most often 5% if any.
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Condrieu AC (3)

  1. Steep Slopes, terraced, sandy granitic soils (arzelle o/clay), constant ventillation prevents rot
  2. Low A, Hi Alc - Peach, Apr, rosewater, candied citrus, drink within 5 yrs
  3. E. Guigal: 40% Prod
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Condrieu AC - 130ha (W)

  1. Steep slopes w terraced vineyards on sandy granitic soils (arzelle over clay). Constant ventilation prevents rot.
  2. Low acidity, high alcohol and flavours of peach, apricot, rose water & candied citrus. Best drunk within 5yrs.
  3. E. Guigal: ~40% of production
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Chateau Grillet (3)

  1. Ampi Th, S Estate, S/Facing steep terraces, granitic soil, protect from N winds
  2. Grapes picked early, F. at hotter temp with MLF, aged in W for min 6m.
  3. More austere wine, longer age pot, hi price
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Chateau Grillet AC – 3.8ha (W)

  1. Amphitheatre single estate with south-facing steep terraces made of granitic soils. Protected from northerly winds
  2. Grapes are picked earlier, fermented at hotter temperature with MLF and aged in wood for min. 6mths.
  3. This creates more austere wines but with longer ageing potential and commend v high prices.
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St Joseph (3)

  1. Less steep, cooler plateau, large volume
  2. lighter + fruitier w/blackcurrant + rasp, some intense tannic style
  3. 90% red, small amount of W from Mar + Rou
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St Joseph – 1,000ha (R/W)

  1. Grown on less steep banks of the Rhone and also on the cooler plateaux for large volume production
  2. Lighter & fruitier style w blackcurrant & raspberry notes but some growers design intense tannic style too.
  3. 90% red production; small percentage of whites from Marsanne mainly & a hint of Roussanne.
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Crozes-Hermitage

  1. Situated at top of Herm, flat, less shelter from M wind
  2. 15% W grape allowed, but normal 100% Syrah
  3. Lighter, less int vs Herm, mature quicker
  4. 90% Red, 10% floral FB wine
  5. 60% co-op Tain L’Hermitage, Rest from Neg, ie, Jaboulet Ainé
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Crozes-Hermitage AC - 1,400ha (R/W)

  1. Situated at the top and behind the slopes of Hermitage. Mostly flat with less shelter from the Mistral wind.
  2. 15% of whites grapes allowed in the blend but normally 100% Syrah
  3. Lighter & less intense wines vs. Hermitage. Will mature quicker.
  4. 90% or red wine 10% full bodied floral whites.
  5. 60% of production comes for the cooperative of Tain L’Hermitage. Rest from négociants e.g. Jaboulet Ainé.
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Hermitage (6)

  1. History - since Gallo/Roman times, Some Bdx were ‘Ermitagé’ for extra strength, Depth + Col
  2. Various climats, dif alt, exp and soil. Best sites steep, S/facing w/sunshine all day, granitic soil. Non-gran soil for whites
  3. 15% W allowed in blend, normal 100% Syrah
  4. Style - Deep Int Powe wines, approachable 10+yrs, age up to 30yrs
  5. 75% red prod, top white from Mar + Rou
  6. Tain L’Hermitage Co-Op accounts for 1/3 of prod, Chap + J Ainé follow
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Hermitage -140ha (R/W)

  1. Vines cultivated since Gallo-Roman times but reputation dates back from 18th century. Some top Bordeaux at the time were ‘Ermitagé’ for extra strength, depth and colour.
  2. Various climats with different altitudes, exposures & soil types. Best sites are steep southerly slopes with sunshine all day & granitic soils. Non-granitic soils used for whites.
  3. 15% of whites grapes allowed in the blend but normally 100% Syrah
  4. Deep intense powerful wines; approachable at 10+ years and can age up to 30+ years.
  5. 75% red production but top white made from Marsanne & Roussanne.
  6. Tain L’Hermitage cooperative accounts for 1/3 of production; Chapoutier and Jaboulet Ainé follow.
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Cornas (6)

  1. N/W of Valence v/y in S/Facing amphitheatre (suntrap + prot from wind)
  2. Granite soil on v st terrace support by retaining walls
  3. Overtaken by neighbours H + HC in popularity
  4. Must be 100% Syrah
  5. Similar to Herm (FB + Int) more rustic, faster mature
  6. Jean-Luc Colombo intro use of new oak + de-stemming in 80s
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Cornas – 110ha (R)

  1. Northwest of Valence vineyards in south-facing amphitheatre (suntrap & protection from winds).
  2. Granite soils on very steep terraces supported by small retaining walls.
  3. Overtaken by neighbours Hermitage & Crozes Hermitage in popularity (no superstar producer).
  4. Must be 100% Syrah.
  5. Similar to Hermitage (full bodied & intense) but a bit more rustic & faster maturing (min 6-8 yrs and max 20).
  6. Jean-Luc Colombo introduced the use of new oak barrels & destemming in 80s
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St Péray (1)

  1. Small Vol White, Still + Spark from Mar + Rou
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St Péray (W/Sparkling) -

  1. Small volume of white, still & sparkling made from Marsanne & Roussanne.
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Production & Business (1) + (4)

  1. N-Rh produces less than 5% of total prod w/higher prop of Domaine wines
  2. Key N Rh Producers
    1. Guigal
    2. Chapoutier
    3. Jaboulet Ainé
    4. Freres Delas
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  1. Northern Rhone produces less than 5% of the total production w a higher proportion of domaine wines.

Key Northern Rhone producers:

  1. Guigal
  2. Chapoutier
  3. Jaboulet Ainé
  4. Freres Delas
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Guigal

  1. Family-O, merchant/grower 1946 key figure resp for revivial of NRh
  2. Low Y, 3 1/2 yrs new oak mat, no filt = Int reds praised by Parker since 80s
  3. Key brands: E.Guigal, Vidal Fleury, De Vallouit
  4. Top Wines = Cote Rotie-La Mouline, La Landonne & La Turque. Ch d/Ampuis and Condrieu (La Doriane)
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Guigal

  1. Family-owned merchant-grower established in 1946 by key figure responsible for revival of Northern Rhone
  2. Low yields, 3 1⁄2 yrs in new oak maturation & no filtration -> intense reds praised by Parker since mid 80s.
  3. Key brands: E Guigal, Vidal Fleury and De Vallouit.
  4. Top wines: Cote Rotie (La Mouline, La Landonne & La Turque), Chateau d’Ampuis and Condrieu (La Doriane)
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Chapoutier

  1. Family-O merchant/grower Est 1808, run by Michel + Marc Chapoutier since 90s
  2. Owns 230ha in NRh incl 32ha Herm, all v/y BioD, largest in the world
  3. Low Y, Oak ageing (sometimes new) no filt/fining
  4. Top Wines - white Herm, Ermitage Le Pavillon, Cote Rotie - La Mordorée
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Chapoutier

  1. Family-owned merchant-grower established in 1808 and run by Michel & Marc Chapoutier since 90.
  2. Owns 230ha in Northern Rhone incl. 32ha in Hermitage. All vineyards biodynamic –> largest in the world
  3. Low yields, oak ageing (new when appropriate) and no filtration or fining.
  4. Top wines: white Hermitage, Ermitage Le Pavillon & Cote Rotie La Mordorée.
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Jaboulet Ainé

  1. Family-O Neg est 19C, owns 95ha v/y via holders, sources other 2/3 of grapes
  2. Top wines La Chapelle Hermitage (61), Domaine de Thalabert Crozes-Hermitage
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Jaboulet Ainé

  1. Family-owned négociant established in the 19 century. Owns 95ha of vineyards via holdings and sources the other 2/3 of his grapes.
  2. Top wines: La Chapelle Hermitage (61); Domaine de Thalabert Crozes-Hermitage.
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Freres Delas (2)

  1. Owned by Deutz Champ, ie Roederer
  2. Top wines: Hermitage Les Bessards, Cote Rotie La Landonne.
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Freres Delas

  1. Owned by Deutz Champagne house (i.e. Roederer)
  2. Top wines: Hermitage Les Bessards and Cote Rotie La Landonne.
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