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\n <\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]C\u00f4te-Roannaise<\/a> is a wine appellation in the Loire Valley, in the heart of the Roannais region. Recognized as an Appellation d’Origine Contr\u00f4l\u00e9e since 1994, the vineyard produces red and ros\u00e9 wines. Annual production is 11,000 hectoliters, of which 15% are ros\u00e9s.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

C\u00f4te-Roannaise, from table wine to label wine<\/h2>\n

The vineyard <\/span>of Gallo-Roman heritage <\/span>although <\/span>the first text mentioning it <\/span>dates back to 970 <\/span>present-day commune <\/span> of Villerest. In the Middle Ages, the vineyard expanded under the impetus of the Benedictines of Ambierle and the Counts of Forez. The wine trade developed particularly in the 17th and 18th centuries, thanks to improved river transport via the Loire. <\/span>to serve the cities of Nantes and Paris<\/span>. The vineyard declined in the 19th and 20th centuries due to the phylloxera crisis, competition from wines from the south of France and the rural exodus. <\/span><\/p>\n

The awarding of the VDQS label in 1955 marked the beginning of a shift towards the production of quality wines. <\/span>although the majority <\/span>production remains <\/span>recognized<\/span> in table wine. The turning point came in the 1980s when <\/span>more and more winegrowers<\/span> are turning <\/span>to quality and <\/span>enable <\/span>the vineyard to obtain <\/span>in 1994 the <\/span> AOC. The quantity of labelled wine <\/span>thus<\/span> from 5,000 to 10,000 hectolitres <\/span>from the 1990s to the 2000s<\/span>. <\/span> <\/p>\n

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The AOC C\u00f4te-Roannaise terroir lies on a mild granite soil.<\/h2>\n

The 215-hectare vineyard is located to the west of the <\/span>commune<\/span> de Roanne, au <\/span>lower mountains <\/span>de la Madeleine, heart of the Massif Central. <\/span>14 communes in the region have AOC soils<\/span> five of which (<\/span>Saint-Haon-le-Vieux, Saint-Andr\u00e9-d’Apchon, Renaison, Ambierle and Villemontais<\/span>) concentrating <\/span>near <\/span>90% of <\/span>hectares planted<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n

The vines, planted between 350 and 550 meters above sea level, face east and benefit from a temperate oceanic climate with a mountain influence.<\/span><\/p>\n

The soils, which are very sandy and draining, are composed of granitic arenas. <\/span>The ensemble overlooking the upper <\/span>of the vineyard <\/span>is<\/span> ancient soils. <\/span>Volcanic tuffeau can be found to the south of the vineyard, microgranites in the center, and granites to the north of the terroir.<\/span>. The lower part of the vineyard is composed of feldspathic sands. <\/span>dating back to the <\/span>Oligocene period.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some growers also cultivate grape varieties for the production of white wines such as Chardonnay and Viognier, which are classified as Vins de Pays d’Urf\u00e9. Sparkling and sweet wines are also produced and recognized as vins de pays.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

AOC C\u00f4te-Roannaise highlights the originality of its terroir<\/h2>\n

Gamay noir is the region’s main grape variety<\/span>known locally as “Saint-Romain”.<\/span>. It contributes to an average annual production of<\/span> 9,500 hectolitres of red wine and <\/span>of<\/span> 1,500 hectolitres of ros\u00e9. <\/span>Gamay noir is the only grape variety <\/span>used to make AOC red and ros\u00e9 wines.<\/span><\/p>\n

The reds <\/span>stand out for their elegant <\/span>elegant, lively red <\/span>with violet highlights <\/span>violet<\/span> reminiscent of ruby<\/span>. The vintages of <\/span>old vines <\/span>present <\/span>shades<\/span> more <\/span>darker and denser<\/span>. <\/span>Ros\u00e9 wines have a pink <\/span>salmon-pink color <\/span>bright and limpid.<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the nose, <\/span>the red ones <\/span>exude a <\/span>a multitude of fragrances <\/span>where <\/span>Fruity notes such as <\/span>blackcurrant, raspberry, cherry, blackberry or wild strawberry, enhanced with<\/span>accents<\/span> evoking spices or liquorice<\/span>. <\/span>Ros\u00e9 wines <\/span>are reminiscent of cherry or blackcurrant and can <\/span>combine<\/span> notes of exotic fruit <\/span>to aromas of<\/span> local fruits such as <\/span>pear or apple<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n

At the palace, <\/span>red wines <\/span>mingle <\/span>softness<\/span>, <\/span>harmony<\/span> and <\/span>fruity flavor <\/span>with silky tannins. <\/span>The age of the vines, the date of harvest and the length of the vatting period all play a role.<\/span> two <\/span>categories <\/span>of wines, on the one hand<\/span> sweet <\/span>and fruity, on the other hand, cuv\u00e9es <\/span>spicier<\/span>, <\/span>sometimes<\/span> minerals, including <\/span>the finely rustic character brings out the singularity <\/span>local <\/span>winegrowing. Ros\u00e9 wines <\/span>are<\/span> sparkling <\/span>and fruity, bringing freshness and vivacity to the palate.<\/span><\/p>\n

Red wines can be kept for 1 to 3 years, while ros\u00e9 wines are best drunk young.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A C\u00f4te-Roannaise is the ideal companion for aperitifs and charcuterie.<\/h2>\n

Red wines go well with charcuterie, white meats and cheeses such as Fourme de Montbrison. Ros\u00e9s are ideal with aperitifs, charcuterie and grilled meats. Tasting temperature is 14\u00b0C for red wines and between 8 and 10\u00b0C for ros\u00e9s.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Outstanding vintages in the C\u00f4te-Roannaise appellation<\/h2>\n

The C\u00f4te-Roannaise red stands out as an exceptional vintage for 2005. 1995, 2001 and 2002 were all excellent vintages, and 2000 was a great vintage.<\/p>\n

The C\u00f4te-Roannaise ros\u00e9 boasts the excellent vintages of 1995 and 2002. The great vintages are 1996, 1997, 2001 and 2005.<\/p>\n

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C\u00f4te-Roannaise Domaines perpetuate the family winemaking tradition<\/h2>\n

Domaine des Pothiers<\/h3>\n

Located in the southern part of the appellation in the commune of Villemontais, <\/span>The Domaine consists of 21 hectares of vines. A descendant of several generations of winegrowers in the Pothier family, Romain Paire took over the estate in 2005, modernizing it with new methods of vatting and converting to organic and biodynamic viticulture. The grape varieties grown are Gamay Saint-Romain and Pinot Gris, aged in concrete vats, wooden truncated-cone vats, barrels or foudres.<\/span><\/p>\n

Domaine Vial<\/h3>\n

Philippe and Jean-Marie Vial come from generations of winegrowing families, and took over the family estate some twenty years ago, restructuring and modernizing the business. After several extensions to the estate, the two brothers now cultivate 10 hectares of vines, including 9 hectares of Gamay and 1 hectare of Chardonnay and Viognier white varieties. In particular, they own the Bouth\u00e9ran hillside, one of the appellation’s most renowned parcels, thanks to its exceptional exposure and terroir. Philippe and Jean-Marie produce, vinify and market their entire production.[\/vc_column_text]

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