AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages Séguret

History of the AOC Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Séguret appellation

The Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Séguret appellation is nestled at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail, in the heart of the southern Rhône Valley. Recognized for its excellent wines, Séguret obtained its prestigious status of “Villages” in 1967, thus promoting its wines among the best within the regional AOC Côtes-du-Rhône appellation.

Climate and terroir of the AOC Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Séguret appellation

• Climate: Like the entire vineyard of the southern Rhône Valley, the climate is Mediterranean characterized by hot summers and mild winters.
• Soils: Mainly composed of stony terraces and red clay, this terroir gives the wines a solid structure and deep aromas.

The emblematic grape varieties of the AOC Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Séguret

The AOC Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Séguret produces blended wines from a wide variety of red and white grape varieties, the main ones being:

• Grenache (red and rosé wine)
• Syrah (red and rosé wine)
• Mourvèdre (red and rosé wine)
• Roussanne (white wine)
• Marsanne (white wine)
• Clairette (white wine)
• Bourboulenc (white wine)
• Grenache blanc (white wine)
• Viognier (white wine)

Style of AOC Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Séguret wines

• Red wine: Deep red color with purple highlights. The nose is dominated by aromas of ripe red fruits, spices, scrubland and liquorice. The palate is ample and generous, with present but velvety tannins.
• Rosé wine: Bright soft pink hue. The aromatic palette evokes fresh red fruits, citrus fruits (grapefruit, blood orange) and spices. Light and refreshing on the palate, the AOC Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Séguret rosé wines offer a beautiful liveliness.
• White wine: Straw yellow color with golden highlights. The nose exudes notes of white flowers, citrus fruits and white-fleshed fruits (vine peach, pear). The palate is round and harmonious with a fresh finish.

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

Follow our guide and create the best food and wine pairings with a bottle of wine from an estate or château in AOC Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Séguret white, rosé and red:

• Red wine: figatellu tartine, candied lamb shank, venison terrine
• Rosé wine: shrimp skewers, Caesar salad
• White wine: cod brandade, quenelles with Nantua sauce, goat cheese