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120. Côte Rôtie, Condrieu & Château Grillet - Northern Rhône Part 1 | WSET Study Classics

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Episode 120: Côte Rôtie, Condrieu & Château Grillet - Northern Rhône Part 1 | WSET Study Classics Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 8:32 Release Date: July 16th, 2026 Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Get wine tips, episode updates, and exclusive content delivered to your inbox. Subscribe at https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Level 2 Mock Exam Bundle The Northern Rhône and its key appellations appear on the WSET Level 2 syllabus, and understanding the grapes, styles, and wine laws of this region is essential exam preparation. The Level 2 Mock Exam Bundle includes practice questions modeled on the real exam format to help you test your knowledge before you sit. https://joanne-close.mykajabi.com/offers/xeXeiyop/checkout Episode Description This episode is part of the WSET Summer Classics series, revisiting foundational topics that feature prominently across the WSET curriculum. This week Joanne turns to the Northern Rhône, starting at the very top of the region with three appellations that are worth knowing well: Côte Rôtie, Condrieu, and Château Grillet. The Northern Rhône is long, narrow, and steep, with vineyards carved into granite slopes above the Rhône River. It is the northernmost point where Syrah can ripen properly, and it is the ancestral home of Viognier. Joanne covers the geography and climate of the region, the characteristics of both grapes, and the specific rules and history of each appellation, including one of only two monopoles in all of France. This is part one of a two-part series on the Northern Rhône. Corresponding Level 2 quiz questions and a Level 3 essay question are available in the newsletter, and episode 81 covers the broader Rhône wine laws for additional context. What You'll Learn in This Episode The Northern Rhône at a Glance Location: approximately 20 miles south of Lyon, running about 45 miles north to southSteep terraced vineyards on the banks of the Rhône River, originally carved out by the RomansClimate: moderate continental, making this the northernmost area where Syrah can ripen reliablyVines in the Northern Rhône predate those of the Southern Rhône Key Grape Varieties Syrah: The only permitted red grape in the Northern RhôneRequires south and southeast facing slopes to ripen in this moderate continental climateAided by reflected heat and light from the Rhône RiverStyle: deeply colored, medium to high tannins, black fruit, pepper, and sometimes floral notes Viognier: The signature white grape of the Northern RhôneFull bodied, perfumed wines with aromas of blossom, apricot, and stone fruitNaturally low in acidity and high in alcohol, requiring careful timing at harvest Côte Rôtie The name means the roasted slope, a reference to the intense sunshine and heat the slopes receiveEstablished as an appellation in 1940, now approximately 330 hectares under vineLong history of viticulture dating to Roman times, but severely declined after phylloxeraThe region was in danger of going extinct as growers turned to easier crops such as apricotsGuigal is credited with reviving the region's reputation and putting it back on the mapRed wines only, made from SyrahUp to 20% Viognier is permitted in the blend, though in practice producers typically use around 5% or lessViognier is co-fermented with the Syrah rather than blended after fermentationViognier acts as a color stabilizer for Syrah and contributes aromatic complexity Condrieu Dedicated entirely to Viognier, producing white wines onlyBelieved to be the birthplace of the Viognier grapeHistorically made in a sweeter style in the 17th and 18th centuries; today approximately 95% of production is dryLike Côte Rôtie, the region nearly disappeared in the 1960s and 1970s, falling to just 10 hectares plantedNow has approximately 209 hectares under vine following a revival in interest Château Grillet One of only two monopoles in France, meaning the entire appellation is owned by a single producerOnly 3.5 hectares in sizeOwned by the same family for many generations before being purchased in 2011 by the owner of Château LatourWhite wines only, made from ViognierThe vineyard sits within a natural granite amphitheater that protects the vines from cold north winds and aids ripening Episode Highlights and Quotes "Côte Rôtie means the roasted slope, in reference to just how much sunshine these slopes get, and therefore generating heat." "Condrieu got down to only 10 hectares planted, which is wild to me. That's like a vineyard. That's nothing." "Viognier has some special principles in it that allows it to act as a color fixer for Syrah. It actually helps to stabilize the color and also produces a little bit of aromatics for the wine." Quick Reference: Northern Rhône Part 1 at a Glance AppellationWine StyleGrape(s)SizeKey Facts Côte Rôtie Red only Syrah, up to 20% Viognier 330 hectares Co-fermentation of Syrah and Viognier permitted. Established 1940. Condrieu White only Viognier 209 hectares ...
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