Famille Garon - Côte-Rôtie - Sybarine - Rouge - 2022

Wine:

A Selection Committee favorite, rated 95/100, the 2022 red Côte-Rôtie Sybarine exudes a pure nose with classic smoky-bacon notes of Syrah, a fine empyreumatic touch from the aging, and hints of spice. The palate continues this pure and complex profile with a beautifully structured sap, both elegant and fleshy, featuring finely woven tannins. A sublime and perfectly balanced ensemble, blending noble aging, maturity, and freshness.

Vinification:

Vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, with long, gentle extractions. Post-fermentation maceration for 3 weeks.
Aged in 228-liter French oak barrels for 16 to 18 months.

Color:

Intense red with bright carmine highlights.

Nose:

Very pure, with the classic smoky aftertaste of Côte-Rôtie Syrah, and a delicate empyreumatic side from the ageing, it's powdery and complex, with a hint of spice.

Palate:

Sublime, full-bodied and elegant, with beautiful hemmed tannins, a well-balanced blend of noble maturation, ripeness and perfect freshness.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Piece of beef, flank steak with shallots, farmhouse guinea fowl with chestnuts.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2033, and even longer for enthusiasts.

Located in Ampuis on the finest terroirs, Domaine Garon expertly explores the slopes of Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu, between schist and granite. Here, the commitment is to individual parcels, with each cuvée representing a unique expression of its soil or exposure, crafted with a distinctive vinification method.

Remaining true to tradition, the Garon family—now led by Kevin and Fabien—strives to produce delicate, generous, and approachable wines that stand out for their finesse and intense fruit character. Always highly prized by enthusiasts and praised by Olivier Poussier for their measured aging, these wines remain essential classics of the region.