2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 97% Syrah; 3% Viognier
Drinking Window Peak 2026–2042; drink before 2045
Region Cote Rotie
Soil Gneiss or migmatite bedrock
Vineyard Yield 25 hL/ha
Sites Coteau de Tupin, Tupin, Le Collet, Maison-Rouge and Coteau de Bassenon
Maceration 21 days
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Serving Temperature 18°C · 64°F
Production Details Comptoir des Millésimes specification: manually harvested, 100% destemmed, macerated for three weeks in a temperature-controlled vat, then matured for 20 months in barriques and demi-muids, including 20% new barrels.
Tasting Notes Guide des meilleurs vins de France: Burgundian in character, supple, with silky tannins.
Critics Ratings 94/100 — Guide des meilleurs vins de France
2018 Technical Specifications
Region Cote Rotie
Tasting Notes Guide Hachette: notably fine and graceful, strongly representative of Côte-Rôtie, with substantial ageing potential.
Critics Ratings Coup de cœur — Guide Hachette
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 97% Syrah; 3% Viognier
Region Cote Rotie
Soil Gneiss terraces and slopes in the southern part of côte-rôtie
Vineyard Yield 40 hL/ha
Maceration 21 days
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details Manually harvested, 80% destemmed and macerated for three weeks in a temperature-controlled vat; matured for 18 months in barriques and demi-muids, including 20% new barrels.
Tasting Notes Guide des meilleurs vins de France: floral, subtly marked by Viognier, with diffuse power and a very fine, approachable style; Wine Advocate: elegant and delicate, creamy without excess, with a juicy, silky finish.
Food Pairing Venison with grand-veneur sauce, barbecued rib steak, leg of lamb, truffled dishes, game, red meats and sauced dishes.
Critics Ratings 93/100 — Decanter
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2015 Technical Specifications
Region Cote Rotie
Critics Ratings 95/100 — Decanter
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2008 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 95% Syrah; 5% Viognier
Drinking Window The producer advises enthusiasts of mature vintages to cellar it for 10–15 years before drinking, while noting that it can also be enjoyed from bottling after decanting.
Region Cote Rotie
Soil Gneiss terraces and slopes in the southern part of côte-rôtie
Vineyard Yield 23 hL/ha
Maceration 21 days
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details Manually harvested, fully destemmed and macerated for three weeks in a temperature-controlled vat with foot pigeage; matured for 22 months in barriques and demi-muids, including 20% new barrels.
Tasting Notes Gilbert & Gaillard: deep purple, red fruit, spices, dried herbs and discreet oak; supple and concentrated, with silky tannins and a harmonious palate.
Food Pairing Venison with grand-veneur sauce, barbecued rib steak, leg of lamb, truffled dishes, game, red meats and sauced dishes.
Critics Ratings 91/100 — Gilbert & Gaillard Guide 2011
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