Côte Roannaise
Red — avg 87.5/100 Wine Enthusiast score
87.5
range 86–89
$25.5
4
red
Côte Roannaise — a Loire Valley red appellation. Across 4 expert reviews the average Wine Enthusiast score is 87.5/100.
Appellation profile
Scores at a glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average score | 87.5/100 |
| Score range | 86–89 |
| Average price | $25.5 |
| Review count | 4 |
| Color | Red |
Dominant varieties
0, 1
Relative standing in the Loire
Rated below the Loire Valley median in aggregated expert tastings — often a value-tier or stylistically atypical appellation.
Tasting notes
Signature flavor descriptors
Across the aggregated expert reviews, the descriptors most frequently associated with this appellation are: cherry, tannin, spice, pepper, crisp, rich, strawberry.
Top-scored wines
| Wine | Producer | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domaine Sérol 2013 Oudan Gamay (Côte Roannaise) | Domaine Sérol | 89/100 | $30 |
| Domaine Sérol 2013 Oudan Gamay (Côte Roannaise) | Domaine Sérol | 89/100 | $30 |
| Domaine Sérol 2014 Les Originelles Gamay (Côte Roannaise) | Domaine Sérol | 86/100 | $21 |
| Domaine Sérol 2014 Cabochard Rosé (Côte Roannaise) | Domaine Sérol | 86/100 | $21 |
Sample expert review
From a single parcel in the estate, this is a full and rich wine with impressive intensity and concentration. It has spice, pepper and warm black cherry fruits, with a layer of tannins. Ripe and full in the mouth, this can be enjoyed now.
— Wine Enthusiast, on Domaine Sérol 2013 Oudan Gamay (Côte Roannaise)
Terroir & Heritage
Heritage neighbours
Nearby protected monuments that share the Loire terroir include:
- Château de Fougères-sur-Bièvre
- Pavillon dit de Jeanne d'Arc ou Comptoir de Colas des Francs, actuellement siège du service départemental de l'architecture et du patrimoine (SDAP) du Loiret
- Immeuble de Orléans
- Eglise Saint-Barthélémy
- Prieuré de Moullins de Saint-Rémy-du-Val
UNESCO cultural landscape
This appellation sits within (or adjacent to) the cultural landscape covered by the Val de Loire UNESCO inscription.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average score of Côte Roannaise wines?
Côte Roannaise averages 87.5/100 across 4 expert reviews on Wine Enthusiast, with a range of 86 to 89.
How much does Côte Roannaise wine cost?
Average price across reviewed wines is $25.5. Actual retail prices vary by vintage, producer and distributor.
What type of wine is Côte Roannaise?
Côte Roannaise is predominantly a red wine appellation of the Loire Valley.
Data source: Wine Enthusiast expert reviews (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.