Domaine Guy Bernard - Côte-Rôtie - Coteau de Bassenon - Rouge - 2021

Wine:

Offering the best value for enjoyment within its appellation, the 2021 Red Côte Rôtie Coteau de Bassenon presents a beautiful, concentrated nose of violet, soot, and smoke, complemented by perfectly adjusted oaked aging. The wine is fleshy and powerful, yet remains digestible and elegant, resulting in a truly remarkable bottle. It stands among the top-tier wines of Côte Rôtie and received a 94/100 rating from the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, totally destemmed, vinification in stainless-steel vats for 3 to 4 weeks, with daily pumping-over and punching-down during alcoholic fermentation.
Aged in barrels, 20% of which are new, for 18 months.

Color:

Dark red with violet highlights.

Nose:

Concentrated, with well-defined Syrah and aromas of violets, fireplace hearth and a smoky accent further enhanced by the woody ageing.

Palate:

Powerful and full-bodied, this elegant wine delivers sapid, easily digestible flavors. Remarkable!

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Bavette with shallots, lamb tajine with prunes, duck breast with black olives, truffle dishes from Périgord or the Richerenches market (Vaucluse).

Cellar aging:

From now until 2033.

Domaine Guy Bernard is a significant yet still undiscovered name. Located on the beautiful slopes of Côte Rôtie and Condrieu with only 6 hectares, this small estate forgoes ostentation in favor of purity, fruit, and balance. Skillfully vinified, the wines thus present radiant character where finesse always triumphs over power.