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Where is Côte-Rôtie wine from?

Côte-Rôtie is a red wine from Ampuis, in Northern Rhône, Rhône Valley, France. It is an AOC wine made mainly from Syrah and Viognier.

Côte-Rôtie wine label
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Côte-Rôtie at a glance

ClassificationAOC
AppellationCôte-Rôtie
StyleRed wine
GrapesSyrah, Viognier
Village or townAmpuis
SubregionNorthern Rhône
RegionRhône Valley
CountryFrance
Coordinates45.4892, 4.8100

Côte-Rôtie

Ampuis, Rhône Valley, France

AOC

The "roasted slope" above Ampuis

Appellation
Côte-Rôtie
Grapes
Syrah, Viognier

Côte-Rôtie's terraced vineyards climb steep slopes facing the Rhône just south of Vienne, in Saint-Cyr-sur-le-Rhône, Ampuis and Tupin-et-Semons. The red may include up to 20% Viognier, which must be fermented together with the Syrah. The AOC was created in 1940.

Producers to know

  • E. Guigal
  • Domaine Jamet
  • Domaine René Rostaing
  • Domaine Jean-Michel Gerin
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Côte-Rôtie: questions and answers

Where is Côte-Rôtie wine from?

Côte-Rôtie is a red wine from Ampuis, in Northern Rhône, Rhône Valley, France. It is an AOC wine made mainly from Syrah and Viognier.

Which country is Côte-Rôtie from?

Côte-Rôtie is from France, in the Rhône Valley wine region.

What grape is Côte-Rôtie made from?

Côte-Rôtie is made mainly from Syrah and Viognier.

Is Côte-Rôtie a red or a white wine?

Côte-Rôtie is a red wine.

Who are the best producers of Côte-Rôtie?

Producers to know include E. Guigal, Domaine Jamet, Domaine René Rostaing and Domaine Jean-Michel Gerin.

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Sources: en.wikipedia.org, fr.wikipedia.org

Last reviewed October 2026.