Domaine Guy Bernard - Côte-Rôtie - Les Méandres - Red - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 Red Côte-Rôtie Les Méandres is a benchmark of the style. The pure nose, with aromas of violet, pepper, and smoked bacon, displays lovely minerality. The palate continues this theme of finesse and vibrancy, balancing concentration and ripe fruit, supported by structured aging that promises a decade or more of cellaring. Simply remarkable! Rated 95/100 by the Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, fermented in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats, aged 14 months in barrels (10% new).

Color:

Dark carmine red with garnet highlights.

Nose:

Very pure, with lovely aromas of violets and smoked bacon, underlined by a beautiful minerality and hints of pepper.

Palate:

Elegant and vibrant with ripe fruit, this cuvée showcases beautiful minerality, offering concentrated juice supported by structured aging.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Lamb tagine with prunes, wild boar stew, simmered meat.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2034, and even longer for enthusiasts.

Domaine Guy Bernard is a hidden gem. Situated on the beautiful slopes of Côte Rôtie and Condrieu, this small 6-hectare estate favors purity, fruit, and balance over any pursuit of ostentation. Skillfully vinified, the wines offer radiant depth, where finesse always prevails over power.