Wine in Cote-Rotie, Rhone Valley

E. Guigal ★ 5.0

Ampuis-based negociant and domaine celebrated for the single-vineyard Cote-Rotie La La La trilogy from old Syrah vines.

Tasting: Visits and tastings at Chateau d'Ampuis by appointment

Signature wines: Cote-Rotie La Mouline, Cote-Rotie La Landonne, Cote-Rotie La Turque

Tip: The La La La trilogy (La Mouline, La Landonne, La Turque) are allocated; the Chateau d'Ampuis Cote-Rotie is the most accessible flagship.

Domaine Jamet ★ 4.9

Benchmark Cote-Rotie domaine producing a single assemblage from multiple Cote Brune and Cote Blonde terraces, known for depth and finesse.

Tasting: By appointment only at the domaine in Ampuis

Signature wines: Cote-Rotie

Tip: Jean-Paul and Jean-Luc Jamet blend all their lieux-dits into one estate Cote-Rotie that consistently ranks among the appellation's finest.

Rene Rostaing ★ 4.7

Ampuis domaine with parcels on La Landonne lieu-dit of the Cote Brune and the Cote Blonde, producing structured, terroir-expressive Cote-Rotie.

Tasting: By appointment at the domaine

Signature wines: Cote-Rotie La Landonne, Cote-Rotie Cote Blonde

Tip: La Landonne is the most mineral and iron-tinged cuvee; La Vialliere is a more accessible early-drinker.

Domaine Stephane Ogier ★ 4.8

Modern Cote-Rotie producer crafting single-vineyard cuvees from the Cote Brune and Blonde with precision viticulture.

Tasting: Tastings by appointment at the domaine in Ampuis

Signature wines: Cote-Rotie Belle Helene, Cote-Rotie Lancement

Tip: The Belle Helene single-vine cuvee is among the most expressive Cote-Rotie bottlings of its generation.

Domaine Bonnefond ★ 4.5

Brothers Patrick and Christophe Bonnefond farm Cote-Rotie parcels on the Coteaux de Tupin, producing elegant, floral Syrah and classic Viognier.

Tasting: By appointment at the domaine

Signature wines: Cote-Rotie Coteaux de Tupin