May 11, 2021 Webinar Catherine Bugué VP of Education CÔTES DU RHÔNE FOUNDATIONS with Catherine Bugué exploring Côtes du Rhône AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages AOC + with geographical names exploring Côtes du Rhône Côtes du Rhône + including with geographical AOC Villages AOC names ● clears away clouds & dust ● delivers sunny skies ● dry weather ● chases away humidity ● aids against frost RED, ROSÉ GRAPES Mourvedre Grenache Syrah Carignan, Cinsault, Counoise, etc RED, ROSÉ GRAPES Mourvedre Grenache Syrah black-red cherry black fruits black fruits peppery violet, anise exotic spices rich, round acid, tannins color, tannins RED, ROSÉ GRAPES CARIGNAN Deep color Black fruits Generous acid, tannins CINSAULT Juicy, fresh Gooseberry, softens powerful grapes Grenache pomegranate COUNOISE Leafy spring, dark ripe fruits WHITE GRAPES Marsanne Grenache Blanc Roussanne Clairette, Bourboulenc, Viognier WHITE GRAPES Marsanne Grenache Blanc Roussanne rich, fruity, anise fresh quince, floral, elegant, hazelnut, texture honeysuckle, peaches OTHER KEY WHITE GRAPES Clairette Generous alcohols, floral stone fruit, citrus bouquet Bourboulenc Refreshing, lighter wines with wild flowers and fresh fruit Marsanne Grenache Blanc Roussanne Viognier aromatic, peach-apricot-violet WINE 8% 5% Fruit-forward and easy to CÔTES DU RHÔNE drink AOC STYLE Grenache is RED WINE often the main ingredient Offers great value Can be enjoyed alone or with food Ideal for simple, tasty dishes Fruit-forward and easy to CÔTES DU RHÔNE drink AOC STYLE Grenache+ ROSE´ WINE its own style: medium- colored rounder fuller body crafted to pair with food Fruit-forward and easy to CÔTES DU RHÔNE drink AOC STYLE Grenache WHITE WINE Blanc+ elegant with round texture medium to fuller bodied blending rich fruity grapes with crisp, fresh, fragrant grapes exploring the retail shelf Côtes du Rhône exploring Côtes du Rhône Villages AOC SHOW RHONE VALLEY MAP WITH LES CDR. In fact, they all lie in the region of the Rhone Valley called Les CdR. VILLAGES 96% 1% WINE 3% VILLAGES BLENDS Grenache + Syrah and/or Mourvedre Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne May include other grapes 100% varietal not allowed Other considerations reds CÔTES DU RHÔNE deeper color VILLAGES STYLE intensity; structured tannins More typicity and concentration Many expressions depending on the producer and the blend Shine at the table • Whites: risotto, poultry, veal, seafood, cheese • Rosés: salmon tartare, niçoise salad, cold cuts • Reds: game meat, steak, hamburger, grilled meat exploring the retail shelf Côtes du Rhône Villages exploring Côtes du Rhône Villages with geographical name SHOW RHONE VALLEY MAP WITH LES CDR. In fact, they 22 NAMED all lie in the region of the Rhone Valley called Les CdR. VILLAGES VILLAGES AOC with geographical name SAME RULES AS CDR reds CÔTES DU RHÔNE deeper color VILLAGES + intensity; appended structured geographical tannins name Unique and RED STYLE distinct characteristics Shine at the table exploring the retail shelf Côtes du Rhône Villages + geographical name DYNAMIC APPELLATION SYSTEM SOME CDRV + GEO NAME become CRUS: Gigondas Vacqueyras Cairanne Rasteau Vinsobres Beaumes de Venise SUSTAINABILITY, ORGANICS 2021, FRANCE = WORLD’S LEADING CONSUMER OF ORGANIC WINE 2023, FRANCE = 2ND LARGEST ORGANIC VINEYARD IN THE WORLD ORGANIC NATURAL RESISTANCE ECOSYSTEM BIODIVERSITY COMING SOON! CÔTES DU RHÔNE COURSE THANK YOU www.vins-rhone.com #RhoneValleyVineyards Trade contact in the US: Daphne Payan [email protected] Eileen Fabunan [email protected] NapaValleyWineAcademy.com.