About the wines of Côte-Rôtie
Soils transition between sandy limestone and brown, iron-rich sites which produce the longer-living, more structured wines. Syrah is king but can be co-fermented with up to 20% Viognier, which brings colour, elegance and aromatics to the finished wines. Rich, peppery and structured, the best Côte-Rôtie can age for years, developing sophisticated, gamey and leathery aromas.