AOP Côte-Rôtie
AOP Côte-Rôtie · red
Côte-Rôtie “Or”
Technical sheet
- Appellation
- AOP Côte-Rôtie
- Colour
- Red
- Grape variety
- 100% Syrah
- Terroir
- Steep slopes in the south of the appellation, in Ampuis
- Ageing
- 18 to 24 months in barrels and demi-muids
- Ageing potential
- Drink within 15 years
The “Or” cuvée comes from plots in the south of the appellation, in Ampuis. These steep slopes enjoy a remarkable exposure that gives the grapes excellent ripeness.
A deep nose of blackcurrant and undergrowth, and a broad, rich palate with notes of gingerbread: a Côte-Rôtie combining power and finesse, with great ageing potential.
Full technical sheet
From plot to glass
01
The terroir
- Location
- Les Terriens' Côte-Rôtie comes from vines on plots in the south of the appellation, in Ampuis. These steep slopes enjoy a remarkable exposure that gives the grapes excellent ripeness.
02
Winemaking & ageing
- Approach
- Each plot is vinified and aged separately before blending.
- Winemaking
- Hand-harvested, destemmed. Sorted on a vibrating table, then carried to the vat by conveyor. 20-day maceration with temperature control.
- Ageing
- 18 to 24 months in barrels and demi-muids. Racking and blending 6 weeks before bottling.
03
Style
- Eye
- Fine deep ruby colour.
- Nose
- Deep nose, notes of black fruit (blackcurrant) and undergrowth with fine intensity.
- Palate
- Broad and rich. Aromas of black fruit and gingerbread. Combines power and finesse, with great ageing potential.
04
Les Terriens' advice
- Serving temperature
- Serve at 14–16 °C.
- Food pairing
- Pairs elegantly with grilled meat, game or duck.
- Ageing potential
- Drink within the next fifteen years.
