ABOUT CÔTES DU RHÔNE

France et Vallee
The Rhône region of France has been planted to vines for over 2,000 years, first by the Greeks and then by the Romans. Winemaking thrived with support from the church, especially after Pope Clement V re-located the papacy to Avignon in 1309. The reputation and consumption of wines labeled C.D.R. grew over centuries; in 1937 Côtes du Rhône was one of France’s first AOCs. The backbone of the Rhône Valley in France is the Côtes du Rhône AOC, a topographically diverse area stretching from Vienne in the north past Avignon in the south, surrounding and following the Rhône River. Within this large region there is varied geography, four different soil types, and both Continental and Mediterranean climates. The winemaking style of blending reflects the diversity of grape varieties grown, with white, rose and red wines produced.

WHY STUDY WITH US?

0
AOC
0
VARIETIES
0
WINERIES
0 MM
CASES

WEBINARS

Rhone Foundations Bookend3 scaled 1

FOUNDATIONS

Recorded on Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Presenter: Catherine Bugué, VP Education and DipWSET instructor

Côtes du Rhône as a wine region has been celebrated for 800 years. Loved by kings and popes, the region produces wines now consumed all over the world. Join us as we touch upon the history, terroir and quality levels and explore unknown appellations. This webinar is an excellent foundation for the Côtes du Rhône Online Course.

Rhône Advanced Tasting Webinar

ADVANCED TASTING

Recorded on Tuesday, October 25, 2021

Presenter: Catherine Bugué, VP Education and DipWSET instructor

Join Catherine Bugué, DipWSET as she takes us through six wines that illustrate the quality levels and diversity of wines in the Côtes du Rhône. Learn the specific tasting differences between Côtes du Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages and Côtes du Rhône Villages with Geographic Names.

RESOURCES

Carte CDRV FR focus villages scaled 1

The majority of Rhône Valley wines are produced in the southern part of the Côtes du Rhône around the cities of Avignon and Orange.
Within the larger AOC lies the Côtes du Rhône Villages appellation, which signifies a higher quality level of wines.

Beyond that is a little-known but unique set of appellations called Côtes du Rhône Villages with Geographical Names.

These 22 village areas have stricter production standards, lower yields and are true expressions of terroir.

Download the map here.

SPOTLIGHT ON TAVEL

TavelHeader

LEARN ABOUT CÔTES DU RHÔNE

CÔTES DU RHÔNE ONLINE COURSE

FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME

Ideal for: Intermediate to Advanced
Time to complete:
3 hours (self-paced)
Certification: NVWA/Côtes du Rhône certificate and social badge

You may think you know the wines of Côtes du Rhône… but with a 2,000-year history we promise there’s more to discover. While its famous Crus have garnered worldwide attention, the majority of the region’s production and potential lies in the southern Rhone Valley. Incredibly diverse in geology and climate, Côtes du Rhône AOC and Côtes du Rhône Villages AOC offer masterfully blended, sustainably-minded wines with distinct terroir — all at an exceptional value.

We’ve partnered with the Côtes du Rhône’s professional association to develop the first and only official course of the region. From on-location instructional videos to interactive maps, you’ll explore one of France’s first and largest appellations in a level of detail not offered in WSET Level 2 or Level 3. A foundation in wine is highly recommended (Wine 101 or WSET Level 1 at least).

Your instructor:
Peter Marks, Master of Wine

Included with your registration:

Course Workbook
Detailed profiles on ALL 22 villages included in Côtes du Rhône Villages AOC (reference only; not included in final exam)
12 month (24/7) access to online course
Printable PDF certificate and digital badge (with passing grade of 80%)

REGISTER FOR YOUR FREE COURSE BELOW

Step 1 of 2

Name(Required)
Address(Required)

Step 1 of 2

Name(Required)
Address(Required)

GALLERY

IN-PERSON COURSE & WORKSHOP REFUNDS & TRANSFERS

Cancellations of confirmed in-person course enrollments and workshops are accepted up to 60 days before the start of the course. An administration fee of $50 plus the full cost of the study materials and exam fees will be deducted, and the remainder of the course fee refunded to the payee. Separate WSET exam cancellation/transfer rules apply.
Transfers of a confirmed enrollment to another course are accepted 60 days before the course start date with an administration fee of $50.

Cancellations less than 60 days before the in-person course start date or course no shows forfeit any refund/transfer options unless students can provide medical documentation. If medical documentation is provided, students can be transferred to a later course. No refunds will be applied.

Course Transfers cannot be carried forward to the next academic year (which commenced on January 1).

Students are highly encouraged to purchase separate travel insurance.

You've got this!

Flamingo Hotel Las Vegas

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

February 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Pacific)

at

3555 Las Vegas Blvd

Las Vegas, NV 89109

 

You've got this!

Mariott Santa Ynez

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

April 23, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Pacific)

at

555 McMurray Road

Buelton, CA 93427

 

You've got this!

Art Hotel Denver

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

March 5, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Mountain)

at

1201 Broadway

Denver, CO 80203

 

You've got this!

Aloft Nashville

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

February 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Central)

at 

1719 West End Ave.

Nashville, TN 37203

 

You've got this!

Epicurean Hotel

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

March 19, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Eastern)

at

1207 S Howard Ave,

Tampa, FL 33606

 

You've got this!

Street View of HQ

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

January 22, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Pacific)

at

2501 Oak Street

Napa, CA 94559

 

Search

[]