In the southern end of Cote Rotie the soil is lighter in color and contains more gneiss. Many legends abound about the origin of the Cote Blonde but generally, the wines are more elegant, more finessed than their northern counterparts. Here 93% of Syrah with 7% of Viognier are sustainably grown and worked by hand just as was done centuries before by ancient Romans and Gauls. Unlike the wines of Guigal, this Cote Rotie is aged in used oak for twenty months allowing the terroir and fruit shine through. Silky and harmonious nose. floral and spicy. La Chana, is the lightest and most immediately complex of the three Duclaux bottlings. Very good intensity and smooth tannins. This gentle giant doesnt require cellaring and it immediately enjoyable. . Food Pairing. Herb Crusted Loin of Lamb. Seared Filet Mignon. Rosemary Flat Bread. . Cheese Pairing. Hard cheese such as Parmigiano Reggiano.