Rhone Valley
Domaine de Bonserine - Côte-Rôtie - La Sarrasine - Rouge - 2021
Characteristics
Country / Region: Rhône Valley
Vintage: 2021
Name: AOP Côte-Rôtie
Grape variety: 97% Syrah & 3% Viognier
Alcohol: 12.5 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Mentioned in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 (RVF)
Domaine rated 3 stars in Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2024
Cuvée rated 93/100 by our Committee!
Wine:
The 2021 red Côte Rôtie La Sarrasine showcases a finesse and elegance that's beautifully defined. This graceful vintage offers a lush, velvety texture with silky tannins, unfolding delicate aromas of violet, graphite, pepper, and sweet spices. It's an exquisitely refined interpretation of Côte Rôtie, full of nuance and sophistication. Rated 93/100 by Olivier Poussier, the Best Sommelier in the World 2000.Vinification:
Harvested by hand, aged in French oak demi-muid barrels, 60% of which are new, for 24 months.Color:
Intense, brilliant red with good depth.Nose:
Bouquet of violets mixed with fine peppery and spicy notes.Palate:
Silky and velvety with beautifully ripe fruit, let yourself be surprised by this Côte-Rôtie of excellent definition, both nuanced and refined.
Temperature:
Serve between 16 and 18°C.Food and wine pairing:
Hunting dishes such as venison stew with or without Grand Veneur sauce, roasted or grilled red meats.Cellar aging:
From now until 2038.
Bonserine, a Northern Rhône Valley gem, masterfully produces deeply moving wines within its appellations. With a rich legacy of ancient vines and sophisticated aging processes, this estate seamlessly blends robustness with delicacy, presenting a nuanced wine portfolio.
Nestled among Côte Rôtie's most esteemed plots – Côte Blonde, Côte Brune, Moutonne, and Sarrasine – the vineyard thrives on Ampuis' age-old hillside terroirs, home to the local "serine" syrah strain. Equally impressive in Condrieu, Bonserine ensures the viognier varietal reaches its peak expression, maintaining the estate's esteemed reputation.