Domaine Jean-Michel Gerin - Côte-Bodin 2019 - Côte-Rôtie

Jean-Michel Gérin's Côte Bodin impresses with its ample structure and remarkably fine tannins. The wine reveals an intense bouquet of black fruit, spice, licorice, and violet, underpinned by elegant minerality. Its dense texture, remarkable purity, and fresh, lingering finish reveal a wine of character with excellent aging potential.

93-95 points VINOUS " Intense aromas of cherry, blackberry, exotic spices, and cola are complemented by a smoky mineral note and a hint of bacon fat. It offers concentrated flavors of red and black fruit jam and licorice lozenge, along with a spicy touch of black pepper. The finish is long and spicy, with chewy tannins and a floral note. "

Côte Bodin is a small lieu-dit of 0.7ha benefiting from a full south exposure, where the vines were planted in 1987. It is one of the most renowned parcels of Côte-Rôtie, where the granitic and schist soils, combined with steep slopes, give the Syrah a great finesse and a unique minerality.

2600 bottles produced in this vintage. Aged in oak barrels for 18 months, of which approximately 20% were new oak.

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Located in Ampuis, in the heart of the prestigious Côte-Rôtie appellation, Domaine Jean-Michel Gerin embodies the winemaking excellence of the Northern Rhône Valley. Heir to a long family tradition, Jean-Michel Gerin has established himself as one of the region's most respected winemakers, thanks to a rigorous and passionate approach to viticulture. The 2019 Côte-Bodin vintage showcases one of the appellation's finest terroirs, on steep slopes with schist soils. The estate has crafted a red wine of great nobility, combining structure, finesse, and aromatic intensity, a true reflection of its place of origin.