Côte Roannaise

Côte Roannaise is an appellation of France.

The vineyards are given over to Gamay.

Vines root into basalt, sand and volcanic.

The climate is continental, running wide diurnal swing.

The vineyards themselves read as riverside.

Red wine and rosé wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows light-bodied with vibrant fruit flavors and low in tannins.

Quality is codified by the AOC, which is worth reading off the label.

Pour them alongside poultry, grilled fish, light pasta dishes and fresh salads.

Serve chilled.

In the glass.

Red: Light-bodied with vibrant fruit flavors, Low in tannins.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• AOC

Bottles to look for.

• Alain Baillon Cote Roannaise Cuvee Montplaisir, Loire, France
• Domaine des Pothiers Cote Roannaise 'La Chapelle', Loire, France
• Domaine des Pothiers Cote Roannaise Clos du Puy, Loire, France
• Domaine des Pothiers Cote Roannaise Cuvee Domaine, Loire, France
• Domaine des Pothiers Cote Roannaise Diogene, Loire, France
• Domaine des Pothiers Cote Roannaise L'Integrale, Loire, France
• Domaine des Pothiers Cote Roannaise La Colline en Flamme, Loire, France
• Domaine des Pothiers Cote Roannaise No 6, Loire, France

At the table.

• Poultry
• Grilled fish
• Light pasta dishes
• Fresh salads

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.

Nearby regions.

Côte Roannaise: common questions

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