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Syrah on steep granite slopes yields wines of smoke and black pepper, their tannins carved by Viognier's white-wine softness—a blend that demands patience and rewards it with dark silk.

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Region DNA

The character of Côte-Rôtie

Based on 202 wines with structural data

Style profile

IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
Diverse

Broad range with a recognisable character

Côte-Rôtie
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
18
80–89 Great
18
70–79 Good
2
<70 Other
0

Based on 38 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

Black fruitTree fruitEarthOakSpices

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Northern Rhône Côte-Rotie
132
Northern Rhône Condrieu
26
Northern Rhône Saint-Joseph
19
French Comtés Rhodaniens Red
18
Southern Rhône Red
10
French Comtés Rhodaniens White
9
French Rosé
5
Northern Rhône Crozes-Hermitage
5

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Shiraz/Syrah197Viognier61Grenache14Mourvedre11Gamay6Marsanne5Roussanne5Chardonnay3Cinsault2Carignan1

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Côte-Rôtie

Michel & Stéphane Ogier

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Open data · Femente

Every vine in France, mapped.

In the Rhône, 1 in 39 vine growers has made a wine critics scored 95 or more.

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Côte-Rôtie wineries worth the stop

The 12 best critic-rated producers in Côte-Rôtie with a cellar-door address, ranked by their highest critic score. Check opening hours and book tastings ahead.

  1. 01
    Clusel-Roch

    15 Route du Lacat, 69420, Ampuis, France

    Critics' peak 95 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

  2. 02
    Domaine Martin Clerc

    Domaine Martin Clerc, 1639-1658 Route De Gerbey, 38121 Chonas-l'Amballan, France, Vignerons Indépendants, France

    Critics' peak 95 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast

  3. 03
    Gaec François & Fils

    451 Chemin de Mornas, 69420 Ampuis, France, France

    Critics' peak 94 · Decanter · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

  4. 04
    Christiane Chambeyron - Manin

    23 RUE DE LA BROCARDE, 69420 AMPUIS, FR

    Critics' peak 93 · Vinous · Vivino

  5. 05
    Chambeyron

    197 impasse de la mine, 69420, France

    Critics' peak 93 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast

  6. 06
    Christophe Semaska

    54 chemin de Montlys, 69420 Ampuis, France., History: Christophe Semaska revived the estate, which had not produced wine for over 70 years following devastation by phylloxera., Winery Features: A new, modern winery was constructed in 2011 for improved vinification and maturation, alongside the historic cellars., Expansion & Family: As of 2019, his son Clément joined the team, aiding in the 2021 conversion to organic farming., Wine Profile: Known for producing bold, structured, and complex wines, often with notes of red berry fruits and spices., Tasting/Visits: The domain offers visits for tasting and has on-site parking., Direct Wine Imports, +5, France

    Critics' peak 93 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

  7. 07
    Verzier

    7 Lieu Dit Izeras, 42410 Chavanay, France ... Decanter World Wine Awards - Best in Show. 2022. 3.8., People also search for, Connivence verzier, Domaine du Monteillet avis, Condrieu bio, Domaine viticole Saint Joseph, Saint-Joseph La Madone, Domaine Vieux Moulin Fitou, France

    Critics' peak 93 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast

  8. 08
    Domaine Champet

    La Viallière, 69420 Ampuis, France, France

    Critics' peak 93 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

  9. 09
    Parpette Cédric

    9 route du Lacat, Ampuis, FR

    Critics' peak 92 · Wine Advocate · Vinous · Vivino

  10. 10
    Patrick et Christophe Bonnefond

    Route de Rozier, 69420, Mornas, France

    Critics' peak 92 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

  11. 11
    Bonserine

    2 chemin de la Vialliere, 69420, Ampuis, France

    Critics' peak 92 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

  12. 12
    Guy Bernard

    Tupin-et-Semons, France ... Wine Label of Domaine Guy Bernard Cote Rotie Cote Brune, Rhone, France. Domaine Guy ..., Jancis Robinson, https://www.jancisrobinson.com, Dom Guy Bernard wine reviews, Dom Guy Bernard. Producer in Northern Rhône, France. Top 3 wines from Dom Guy Bernard. Dom Guy Bernard 2005 Côte Rôtie · Dom Guy Bernard, Côte Brune 2017 Côte ..., ventealapropriete, https://www.ventealapropriete.com, Guy Bernard, France

    Critics' peak 92 · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator · Vinous

About Côte-Rôtie

Côte-Rôtie is a wine region in France, home to 49 producers tracked on Femente, 18 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Shiraz/Syrah, Viognier, and Grenache, producing Northern Rhône Côte-Rotie and Northern Rhône Condrieu wines with notes of Black fruit, Tree fruit, and Earth.

Côte-Rôtie — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Côte-Rôtie?
The most planted varieties in Côte-Rôtie are Shiraz/Syrah, Viognier, Grenache, and Mourvedre, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Côte-Rôtie known for?
Côte-Rôtie is known for Northern Rhône Côte-Rotie, Northern Rhône Condrieu, and Northern Rhône Saint-Joseph wines and flavors of Black fruit, Tree fruit, and Earth.
How many wineries are in Côte-Rôtie?
Femente tracks 49 producers in Côte-Rôtie, of which 18 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Côte-Rôtie?
Côte-Rôtie is a wine region in France.

Côte-Rôtie

Syrah on steep granite slopes yields wines of smoke and black pepper, their tannins carved by Viognier's white-wine softness—a blend that demands patience and rewards it with dark silk.

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