Wineguys Radio January 28th 2012
The Rhone starts here Segment 2 of 4
The Rhone: In the 17th century, “Côte du Rhône” was the name of an administrative district in the Vicariate of Uzès (Gard), where the wines were particularly renowned. Regulations were introduced in 1650 to guarantee their origin and their quality.
By an Edict of the King in 1737, all the casks that were to be used for carriage and sale had to be branded with the letters “C.D.R.”. It was only in the middle of the 19th century that Côte du Rhône became Côtes du Rhône, by including the vineyards on the left bank of the Rhone. This notability, which had been steadily accrued over the centuries, was given official recognition by the High Courts of Tournon and Uzès in 1936.
Then came the ultimate recognition, thanks to the endeavours of Baron Le Roy – a man with courage and vision – with the creation in 1937 of an AOC - Appellation d’Origine Controlée – Côtes du Rhône. An A.O.C. classification is the acknowledgement both of a contemporary reality and a tradition that is comprised of a number of key elements: one or more varieties of vine, a clearly defined territory and superb expertise in wine production.
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