Rochegude
The Côtes du Rhône Villages Rochegude vineyard has been recognized within the AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages since 1967.
The history of the Rochegude vineyard began 2,000 years ago with mentions of it by Emperor Domitian as early as the 1st century AD.
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Description
The Côtes du Rhône Villages de Rochegude vineyard extends only over the commune of Rochegude in the south of the Drôme.
The richness of its terroir between rocky hillsides and lands of sand, clay and flint allows for varied styles of red wine as well as white and rosé.
The wines of the appellation are recognized by wine lovers. It should be noted that Thomas Jefferson, former American president, fell under the spell of these wines during a visit to the region at the end of the 18th century.
Key figures
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91% Red
Colour
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6% White
Colour
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3% Rosé
Colour
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132 HA
Production surface area in 2023
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1967
Year of recognition within the AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages
Aromas
The red wines are dense, very colorful and structured. They have notes of ripe fruit evolving towards grilled and woody aromas at the end of the aging.
The white wines are balanced and fruity, with a beautiful aromatic intensity with fruity notes.
Grape varieties
For red wines, the main grape varieties are Grenache noir, Syrah and Mourvèdre.
The main grape varieties for white wines from Côtes du Rhône Villages Rochegude are Grenache blanc, Clairette, Marsanne, Roussanne, Bourboulenc, Viognier.
- Red: Grenache noir, Syrah and Mourvèdre
- Rosé: Grenache noir, Syrah and Mourvèdre
- White: Grenache blanc, Clairette, Marsanne, Roussanne, Bourboulenc and Viognier
Aromas
- Red: Red fruits, raspberry
- Rosé: Red fruits, raspberry, gooseberry
- White: Fruity notes
Palate
- Red: Freshness, fruity
- Rosé: Roundness, freshness
- White: Expressive, balance
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