Maison Stephan | Northern Rhône | Côte Rôtie “Côteaux de Bassenon” AOC | 2022 | 750ml | bio

Description

Product description for Maison Stephan Côte Rôtie “Côteaux de Bassenon” AOC 2022 (bio)

Wine Information

Côteaux de Bassenon is a Côte Rôtie blend of 40% Serine, 40% Syrah, and 20% Viognier. The vineyard was planted in 1896 and replanted in 1989. The vines are planted on steep slopes on migmatite, granite, and biotite. The yield is extremely low, between 15 and 20 hl/ha. The wines are produced according to Jules Chauvet’s method after a cool 24-hour pre-fermentation followed by a cool carbonic maceration lasting 20 days. They are aged for 24 months in old oak tonneaux from Tronçais. The wine is not filtered or fined, and only minimal sulphur is added.

Colour

dark purple with violet reflections and a black core

Nose

The Côteaux de Bassenon is a light, fragrant Côte Rôtie with clear aromatic components of Viognier with citrus notes, blossoms, and stone fruit, as well as purple fruit, violet, and clove. The wood plays only a subordinate role here, if any. The more air the wine is exposed to, the more pronounced the dark aromas of sloe, charcoal, and leather become, without the wine losing its fragrant, fresh character.

Palate

On the palate, the Côteaux de Bassenon appears even more complex than on the nose. Above all, the lively acidity, stunningly fine tannins, and deep minerality are evident. The aromas here, too, are inspiringly multi-layered. The opening notes are violet pastilles, blending with juniper, rose, bresaola, and carnation. The depth and density of the violet fruit is impressive, as is the vibrancy and energy, the tonicity and juiciness.

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