PIERRE JEAN VILLA COTE-ROTIE CARMINA
Pliny the Elder and Plutarch celebrated the wines of this region, calling them ‘The wines of Vienne’. The first references to Côte-Rôtie go back to the 6th century. The reputation of this wine grew during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, being served on many princely tables throughout Europe. The fame of the wine region reached its peak in 1890. Phylloxera and the First World War almost caused it to disappear. It reemerged in the 1960s under the enthusiasm of enterprising wine- makers convinced of the appellation’s potential. The appellation covers 283 hectares, stretching from the south of Lyon on the right bank of the Rhône and over three communes: Saint-Cyr sur Rhône, Ampuis, Tupin-Semons.
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France, Northern Rhône
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APPELLATION:
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Côte‑Rôtie AOC
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GRAPES:
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Syrah
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APPEARANCE:
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It is an intense ruby‑red in the glass.
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AROMA:
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It shows rich dark red fruit, spice and subtle savory herb notes with floral hints.
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PALATE:
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On the palate, it is full‑bodied and balanced with concentrated red and dark fruit, fine tannins and savory complexity.
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FOOD PAIRING:
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It pairs beautifully with grilled red meats, game and aged cheeses.
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SERVE:
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16-18°C
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