Jean Berteau
Jean Berteau produces Côtes du Rhône from the Southern Rhône, where Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre form the backbone of the region's wine identity. The winery's portfolio centers on this classic blend, with three expressions spanning different levels of concentration and age-worthiness. The Réserve Côtes du Rhône Rouge represents the top of the range, built from the same trio of grapes but with deeper extraction and structure. Wine Enthusiast and Wine Spectator have both assessed the winery's output, with the Réserve earning particular recognition among prestige critics. The Southern Rhône's warm continental climate and alluvial soils favor ripe, textured reds—wines built for food rather than abstraction. Jean Berteau's lineup reflects that terroir-driven approach: straightforward, varietal-focused Côtes du Rhône alongside a more ambitious reserve tier.
Critics
Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast