Vignobles Levet - Côte-Rôtie - Améthyste - Red - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 Red Côte-Rôtie Améthyste is the purest expression of the estate’s signature style. A blend of parcels from both Côte Brune and Côte Blonde, it benefits from careful ageing that highlights the juiciness of the fruit while unlocking its full potential. This refined wine is expansive and subtly saline, with a precise profile, impressive length, and elegant tannins. A splendid Côte-Rôtie, perfect for those discovering the appellation.

Vinification:

Hand harvested from 26 August to 3 September 2022. Partial destemming, temperature-controlled fermentation for 3 weeks. Aged for 24 months in 600-litre oak barrels, 10% of which are new.
Production of 8,000 bottles.
100% Syrah, old serine, massal selection for 20 years. 4.5 hectares of terraced vines in 9 different localities in Ampuis: Mollard, Côte Blonde, Côte Brune, Chavaroche, Landonne, Baleyat, Truchet, Fongeant and Leyat. The vines are 50 years old on average (more than half are 60 years old).

Color:

A deep, intense red.

Nose:

Abundant black fruit aromas underlined by hints of spice.

Palate:

Refined and precise, with ripe, juicy flavours, this splendid Côte-Rôtie delivers a generous, slightly saline texture. Its impressive length and elegant tannins complete the profile of a truly remarkable wine.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Flank steak with shallots, saddle of lamb with rosemary, pigeon supreme with foie gras, grilled duck breast with pepper.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2032 and beyond for enthusiasts.

A historic estate in Ampuis and a star of the RVF Guide, Vignobles Levet represents the Rhône Valley at its finest. With an invaluable heritage of just 5 hectares of vineyards spread across the most renowned sectors of Côte-Rôtie, this esteemed domain crafts authentic, terroir-driven cuvées beloved by enthusiasts. Their philosophy focuses on blending terroirs to achieve finesse and complexity, moving beyond the purely single-parcel approach.

The result is wines of striking character, perfectly showcasing the vibrant flavours and graphite minerality of the soils. These reds, built for ageing, undergo long macerations and are matured for two years with minimal new oak. More recently, the estate has added a Condrieu to its portfolio, delivering equal charm and quality.

With a timeless, classical style and exceptional consistency, Vignobles Levet continues to delight wine lovers and grace the finest tables.