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Spread over more than 65,000 hectares of vines, the Rhone Valley vineyard is the second largest French vineyard and covers 6 departments between Vienne and Avignon. It includes the AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages Puyméras.

The appellation area of ​​this AOC extends over the territory of the communes of Mérendol les Oliviers, Mollans-sr-Ouvèze, Faucon, Saint Romain en Viennois and Puyméras on approximately 130 hectares of soils composed of sand, stones and pebbles. Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah vines, among others, are subject to the Mediterranean climate of this geographical area, and allow the production of dry red wines. These are wines that keep very well (10 years and more), balanced and characterized by soft tannins and notes of red fruits.

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AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages Puyméras

AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages Puyméras: everything you need to know about the wines of this appellation

History of the AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages Puyméras appellation

Nestled in the Rhône Valley, the Côtes du Rhône Villages Puyméras appellation is the fruit of a long winemaking tradition that dates back to antiquity. This small terroir, renowned for its quality wines, has established itself over the centuries as an important player in the Côtes du Rhône region, offering wines with distinct and appreciated characteristics.

Climate and terroir of the AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages Puyméras appellation

Climate: Puyméras benefits from a Mediterranean climate typical of the Southern Rhône Valley, with continental influences, guaranteeing hot, dry summers and relatively mild winters. This climate promotes ideal ripening of the grapes.

Soils: The Puyméras vines are planted on diverse soils, including clay-limestone soils and pebble terraces, which give the wines a beautiful complexity and a unique structure.

The grape varieties of the AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages Puyméras

The red wine of Puyméras is mainly made from Grenache, which brings roundness and fruitiness, complemented by Syrah and Mourvèdre, which offer structure and complexity. These grape varieties typical of the Côtes du Rhône region give the Puyméras wines their round and gourmet character.

Style of the AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages Puyméras wine

Eye: The wine has a deep red color, often adorned with purple highlights.

Nose: The aromatic bouquet is rich, marked by notes of ripe black fruits (cherry, blackberry), liquorice, and sometimes spicy or garrigue touches.

Palate: On the palate, the wine is powerful but balanced, with tannins that are very present but silky. The whole is harmonious, offering a nice length on the finish.

Serving temperature: Ideally between 16° and 18°C.

Aging potential: These wines can be enjoyed young for their fruitiness, but also have good aging potential, gaining in complexity over the years.

The best food and wine pairings with an AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages Puyméras wine

Here are some suggestions to enhance your tasting of a bottle of Rhône wine from an estate or château in AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages Puyméras red:

Coq au vin rouge

Lamb navarin

Grilled Figatellu

Avignonese stew

Country ham