Cote Rotie
Cote Rotie
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)
The 2019 Côte Rôtie La Turque reminds me slightly of the 2010, which at a recent tasting I thought was the greatest young wine I had ever tasted. The 2019 reveals a saturated purple hue as well as insane aromatics of bloody blue and red fruits, roasted meats, iron, ground pepper, and graphite, with perfectly integrated background oak. With full-bodied richness as well as a deep, layered, multi-dimensional mouthfeel, it has building tannins, flawless balance, and a finish that won't quit. This is an absolutely legendary Côte Rôtie in the making. It deserves 7-8 years of bottle age and will see its 30th birthday in fine form.Inc. GSTSG$1,617.24 -
Jeb Dunnuck (99)
Classic notes of graphite, spring flowers, blackberries, crushed stone, and smoky oak all emerge from the 2020 Côte Rôtie La Turque. Based on 93% Syrah and 7% Viognier and brought up in 100% new French oak for 42 months, it's round and full-bodied, with incredible depth, richness, and purity. With no hard edges and a concentrated, multidimensional mouthfeel, it strikes a good balance between the upfront, sexy showoff that's the La Mouline and the more reserved, masculine, structured La Landonne. Drink 2025-2045.Inc. GSTSG$1,457.04 -
Jeb Dunnuck (99)
Classic notes of graphite, spring flowers, blackberries, crushed stone, and smoky oak all emerge from the 2020 Côte Rôtie La Turque. Based on 93% Syrah and 7% Viognier and brought up in 100% new French oak for 42 months, it's round and full-bodied, with incredible depth, richness, and purity. With no hard edges and a concentrated, multidimensional mouthfeel, it strikes a good balance between the upfront, sexy showoff that's the La Mouline and the more reserved, masculine, structured La Landonne. Drink 2025-2045.Inc. GSTSG$2,832.32 -
Vinous - Josh Raynolds (93-95)
From Tartaras, Truchet and Bonniviere: Intensely floral, showing spicy violet and rose qualities along with fresh red berries and black pepper. From Gerine and Landonne: Red and dark berries on the nose. Deeper dark berries and cherry on the palate, with firm tannins adding grip and cracked pepper lending energy. From Chavaroche and Fongeant: Wild perfume of botanical herbs, cherry skin, tobacco and smoked meat. This component gives the animal quality to the wine, Jamet said. From Lancement and Le Plomb: Rich and smoky, with deep cherry and cassis flavors and gentle tannins. From Mornachon: Exotic cherry-cola, coconut and baking spices on the nose. Fleshy and sweet, with deep dark fruit flavors and good back-end sweetness. A demi-muid from Mornachon: Explosively perfumed bouquet of ripe red berries, incense and potpourri. Luscious and concentrated, with sweet red and dark berry flavors and an exotic floral pastille quality. From Moutonnes, Cote Baudin and Leyat: Intensely smoky nose offers a complex set of red fruit and floral aromas and a strong note of graphite. Impressively pure and sweet, with strong raspberry and kirsch flavors and gentle tannins. A demi-muid, from Lancement and Le Plomb: Strikingly perfumed bouquet of red berries, violet, rose and black pepper. Juicy, finely etched raspberry and wild strawberry flavors boast excellent depth and very good clarity. The final wine should be graceful and impressively complex, with vivid red fruit flavors and supple texture.Inc. GSTSG$2,922.81 -
(3x150cl) 2009Vinous - Josh Raynolds (93-95)
Sample #1, from Lancement: Spicy red berries and flowers on the nose. Fresh and incisive, with bright raspberry and redcurrant flavors and mounting spiciness. This is the only component that Jamet showed me that wasn't fermented with whole clusters and all of this fruit was destemmed. #2, from Gerine: More pungent and smoky, with intense dark berry and incense aromas. Sweet and fruity on entry, then a firm mineral backbone and a peppery quality. #3, from Chavaroche, with a little Fontgeant: Exotic aromas and flavors of red berries and spices. More floral with air, picking up a sexy note of star anise. #4, from Mornachon: Deeper blackberry and cassis on the nose. Densely packed and powerful, with potent dark berry flavors and notes of woodsmoke and licorice. Serious tannic structure here. #5, from Le Plomb: Highly aromatic, offering rose and violet scents and a strong black raspberry quality. Spicy and precise, with expanding sweetness and very good clarity. #6, from Moutonne, with some Cote Baudin and Leyat: Highly aromatic, with deep dark berry preserve and floral oil qualities. Fresher with air, showing impressive fruit intensity and excellent length. #7, from La Landonne, with bits of Cote Blonde, Cote Rozier and Moutonne: Seductive aromas of black raspberry and potpourri become spicier with aeration. Lively but concentrated red and dark fruit flavors, with a smoky, musky note that builds with air. Very long and powerful. The final blend looks to be a deeply fruity and spicy wine, with solid tannic structure and excellent minerality. There's a lot of dark fruit here, and impressive freshness, but no sensation of excess weight or fat.Inc. GSTSG$3,596.46 -
Vinous (94)
Inky ruby. A vibrant spice- and mineral-accented bouquet evokes ripe black raspberry and blueberry, candied flowers, incense and peppery spices. Sweet, palate-staining red and blue fruit compote and violet pastille flavors are complicated by notes of cracked pepper and bitter chocolate, with a spicecake nuance gaining strength in the glass. Velvety, pliant tannins add gentle grip to a strikingly long and incisive finish that strongly repeats the floral and mineral notes.Inc. GSTSG$634.55 -
(1x75cl) 2016Vinous (96)
Deep, lurid purple. Assertive, highly perfumed aromas of fresh blackberry, cherry, Moroccan spices and violet pick up olive and licorice nuances with air. Juicy, energetic and appealingly sweet, offering palate-staining red/blue fruit preserve, spicecake and violet pastille flavors that become deeper as the wine opens up. The floral and mineral notes repeat with gusto on an impressively long, focused finish that features youthfully firm tannins and a touch of bitter chocolate.Inc. GSTSG$536.91 -
Vinous (97)
Opaque ruby. Vibrant blackberry, cherry, incense, Moroccan spice, potpourri and smoky mineral qualities on the expansive, seductively perfumed nose. Offers vibrant black and blue fruit, spicecake, olive and floral pastille flavors that show bright detail and energetic mineral lift. The floral and spice notes recur strongly on the youthfully gripping finish, which features mounting tannins and lingering smokiness.Inc. GSTSG$3,668.81 -
Decanter (95)
A tasting of component barrels for this wine made for an instructive view of the vintage. Certain sites show the lightness of the vintage, fresh and peppery. Others, such as Bonnivières and Tartaras, exhibited the rigid, austere tannins that are quite common in 2021. Few barrels had great concentration or generosity of fruit; this is a vintage about structure and minerality rather than concentration or fruit sweetness. I would be inclined to leave this for a substantial amount of time before broaching, around 2031, by which time it should show good complexity and terroir expression, and may well be worthy of a higher score. All whole-bunch fermented, and matured mostly in old demi-muids.Inc. GSTSG$2,373.98 -
Decanter (95)
A tasting of component barrels for this wine made for an instructive view of the vintage. Certain sites show the lightness of the vintage, fresh and peppery. Others, such as Bonnivières and Tartaras, exhibited the rigid, austere tannins that are quite common in 2021. Few barrels had great concentration or generosity of fruit; this is a vintage about structure and minerality rather than concentration or fruit sweetness. I would be inclined to leave this for a substantial amount of time before broaching, around 2031, by which time it should show good complexity and terroir expression, and may well be worthy of a higher score. All whole-bunch fermented, and matured mostly in old demi-muids.Inc. GSTSG$1,091.61 -
(2x75cl) 2001Inc. GSTSG$1,874.58 -
(3x75cl) 2010Vinous (95-96)
Inky ruby. An explosively perfumed bouquet displays scents of spicy red and dark berries, olive tapenade, pipe tobacco, iodine and minerals. Spicy blackberry, cassis and bitter chocolate are complicated by hints of violet pastille and smoky Indian spices. Gains weight with air but maintains vivacity on the long, juicy and youthfully tannic finish.Inc. GSTSG$3,029.87 -
(1x75cl) 2019Wine Advocate (100)
Confirming expectations, the 2019 Cote Rotie Cote Brune stands out as one of the finest wines of the vintage. Aromas of violet, roses, black tea, tapenade and spices unfurl from the glass with striking clarity. The wine on the palate is full-bodied, dense and concentrated, revealing a powerful mid-palate and a fleshy core of fruit, all framed by silky, precise and delicate tannins. It culminates in a licorice-tinged, ethereal and seemingly endless finish. A masterful combination of power and finesse, this wine is built to age gracefully over the next 30 years.Inc. GSTSG$906.41 -
Decanter (99)
Beautifully fragrant and floral, showing rose and violet characters. Super-fine, silky tannins and lovely acidity, this is an eminently classic Côte Brune, with flowers, cinnamon, black olive, rosemary and perfectly ripe, bright blackberries. It has a tapered finish - not the same concentration and power as 2019 - but with great finesse and elegance of expression. Beautifully balanced and very hard to fault.Inc. GSTSG$5,684.83 -
(6x75cl) 2021Inc. GSTSG$960.73 -
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(1x75cl) 1985Jasmin Côte Rôtie La Giroflarie 1985 epitomises the exquisite craftsmanship of this esteemed appellation. Crafted in the heart of the Côte Rôtie region in Northern Rhône, this wine benefits from the steep, granite-rich slopes that impart exceptional minerality and elegance. The estate, renowned for its biodynamic viticulture practices, meticulously hand-harvests the Syrah grapes, ensuring only the finest quality reaches fermentation. Aged for over three decades in French oak barrels, La Giroflarie 1985 exhibits a profound complexity with layered notes of blackberry, violets, and subtle spice, complemented by velvety tannins and a harmonious finish. The long aging process has allowed the wine to develop a remarkable depth and sophistication, making it a treasured vintage for connoisseurs. Jasmin’s dedication to sustainable practices and traditional winemaking techniques shines through, offering a truly memorable expression of Côte Rôtie’s unique terroir.
Inc. GSTSG$724.74 -
Vinous (91)
Bright ruby-red. Mineral-accented aromas of raspberry, cherry and candied licorice are accompanied by a building floral nuance. Appealingly sweet and focused on the palate, offering energetic red and blue fruit and violet pastille flavors and a hint of spicecake. Shows very good focus and energy on a long, sappy finish framed by harmonious tannins.Inc. GSTSG$1,661.16 -
Vinous (91)
Bright ruby-red. Mineral-accented aromas of raspberry, cherry and candied licorice are accompanied by a building floral nuance. Appealingly sweet and focused on the palate, offering energetic red and blue fruit and violet pastille flavors and a hint of spicecake. Shows very good focus and energy on a long, sappy finish framed by harmonious tannins.Inc. GSTSG$1,791.96 -
Vinous (92)
Brilliant ruby. Bright and focused on the nose, displaying spice- and mineral-tinged red berry, cherry and floral scents that pick up smoke and cracked pepper nuances as the wine opens up. Juicy and light on its feet, especially given the vintage, offering sweet raspberry, cherry and lavender pastille flavors and a hint of salty olive paste. Fine-grained tannins add grip to a long, lively finish that echoes the olive and cherry notes.Inc. GSTSG$831.54 -
Vinous (92)
Brilliant ruby. Bright and focused on the nose, displaying spice- and mineral-tinged red berry, cherry and floral scents that pick up smoke and cracked pepper nuances as the wine opens up. Juicy and light on its feet, especially given the vintage, offering sweet raspberry, cherry and lavender pastille flavors and a hint of salty olive paste. Fine-grained tannins add grip to a long, lively finish that echoes the olive and cherry notes.Inc. GSTSG$582.54 -
Vinous (93)
Glistening violet. Smoke- and mineral-accented cherry and black raspberry scents are complemented by suggestions of tobacco, violet and cracked pepper. Silky in texture and lively on the palate, offering gently sweet dark berry, cherry compote and floral pastille flavors firmed by a spine of juicy acidity. The spicy note returns on an impressively long, penetrating finish that shows very good clarity and subtle, fine-grained tannins.Inc. GSTSG$898.12 -
Vinous (92)
Deep, glistening ruby. Assertively perfumed aromas of ripe red and blue fruits, exotic spices and candied violet pick up a smoky mineral quality with air. Spicy and sharply delineated on the palate, offering juicy cherry, boysenberry and floral pastille flavors that show impressive energy and back-end lift. Finishes sappy, focused and very long, with fine-grained tannins adding shape and gentle grip.Inc. GSTSG$771.63 -
Vinous (92)
Deep, glistening ruby. Assertively perfumed aromas of ripe red and blue fruits, exotic spices and candied violet pick up a smoky mineral quality with air. Spicy and sharply delineated on the palate, offering juicy cherry, boysenberry and floral pastille flavors that show impressive energy and back-end lift. Finishes sappy, focused and very long, with fine-grained tannins adding shape and gentle grip.Inc. GSTSG$156.86 -
Imbibe a luxurious wine experience with the Jasmin Cote Rotie La Giroflarie 2021, made in France's esteemed Rhône Valley region. The Jasmin family, accomplished winemakers since 1834, elegantly marry tradition and innovation in this creation. Perfectly embodying their meticulous, almost Burgundian, approach to viti-culture, this wine showcases a meticulous selection from their oldest vineyards on Côte Brune and Côte Blonde.
Deriving its charismatic aroma from Syrah grapes with a dash of Viognier, the wine is a work of art, boasting an intoxicating fusion of violet and spicy black fruits, underscored by a complex palate. Fascinatingly, the grapes are co-fermented in traditional open-top wooden vats and aged for up to 24 months in old oak foudres, imparting a unique character to the Jasmin Cote Rotie La Giroflarie 2021. Preserving its purity of taste and demonstrating remarkable ageing potential, this is a refined expression of Côte Rôtie.
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Quench your palate with the exquisite Jean Michel Stephan Cote Rotie Coteaux Bassenon 2014. Sourced from the prestigious vineyards of Cote Rotie, its earthy undertones and rich flavours are testament to the expertise of acclaimed winemaker, Jean Michel Stephan. This exceptional offering is crafted in the traditional method, with the grapes sourced from a vineyard following organic principles, and aged in the time-honoured demi-muid barrels to ensure flavour development and complexity.
Stephan's passion for wine making and dedication to quality shines through the elegant bouquet of blackberries, violet undertones and smoky intensity. The velvety tannins and profound depth are a reflection of the Syrah-Viognier blend at its best, showcasing a truly memorable finish. The Jean Michel Stephan Cote Rotie Coteaux Bassenon 2014 is indeed a pinnacle of Rhone Valley winemaking, signifying a perfect symbiosis of time-honoured tradition and innovative vigor.
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(6x150cl) 2018Jean Michel Stephan Cote Rotie Coteaux de Bassenon 2018 exemplifies the esteemed terroir of Northern Rhône. Crafted by the venerable Jean Michel Stephan, renowned for his meticulous vineyard practices, this wine is a harmonious expression of Syrah varietals grown in the prestigious Coteaux de Bassenon appellation. Hand-harvested grapes undergo a precise maceration process, ensuring optimal extraction of rich flavours and vibrant tannins. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, the wine benefits from a delicate balance between fruit intensity and structural elegance. Matured for 18 months in French oak barrels, it gains subtle complexity and a refined texture. The 2018 vintage presents an alluring nose of dark berries, violets, and hints of spice, leading to a full-bodied palate with layers of blackcurrant, pepper, and smoky undertones. This Cote Rotie stands as a testament to Jean Michel Stephan’s dedication to excellence, making it a quintessential choice for discerning wine enthusiasts.
Inc. GSTSG$1,596.68 -
Allow your senses to be enraptured by the exquisite Jean Michel Stephan Cote Rotie Coteaux Bassenon 2020. A product of steep, terraced vineyards in Northern Rhône, France, this wine bears the master craftsmanship of visionary winemaker Jean Michel Stephan who is renowned for his natural, organic approach. This vintage pulsates with character, reflecting Stephan's adoption of traditional, Burgundian vinification methods.
This impressive offering from Stephan's cellars is predominantly Syrah, with a tantalising smattering of Viognier to balance complexity and beauty. Hand harvested and fermented with indigenous yeasts, the attention to detail is apparent in every sip. The wine is aged in oak, with minimal interference, offering a raw reflection of the terroir.
The Jean Michel Stephan Cote Rotie Coteaux Bassenon 2020 is enigmatic, richly aromatic and sensously textured. Its pedigree of balance and finesse reveals notes of black fruit, olive and smoky minerals perfectly complemented by a long, spicy finish. A pinnacle of Gallic spirit in a bottle.
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The Jean Pierre Villa Cote Rotie Fongeant 2016 is an exquisite specimen of fine winemaking from France's iconic Rhone Valley. This lustrous ruby Syrah, made by esteemed winemaker Jean-Pierre Villa, conveys the artisanal spirit of the Cote Rotie appellation. Known for its intricate vinification process, it embodies nobility and refinement. The grapes are meticulously hand-picked, following the traditional 'en goblet' training system, and ferment in open topped barrels. As a result, this wine emanates a harmonious balance of black fruit notes underpinned by defined minerality and spiced undertones. Its supple tannins and rounded acidity provide a robust structure and long-lasting finish. From the stony, iron-rich soils of the Fongeant vineyard, the Jean Pierre Villa Cote Rotie Fongeant 2016 stands as a testament to the region's celebrated terroir. An unmissable opportunity to experience the magical alchemy of old world viticulture and modern enology.
Inc. GSTSG$796.14 -
A showpiece for true connoisseurs, the Jean Pierre Villa Cote Rotie Fongeant 2018 is an idyllic embodiment of the Rhône Valley's acclaimed winemaking skills. Crafted by the esteemed Jean Pierre Villa, this wine radiates profound articulation of the terroir and intense grape character. With an emphasis on manual harvesting and traditional vinification, Villa inspires a minimalist philosophy, allowing the grapes and their unique characteristics to shine.
The wine is sourced from the famed Fongeant vineyard, located on Côte Rôtie, a southwestern slope enriched by granite and schist soils. The Syrah grape, the wine's primary varietal, provides a symphony of smoky, black fruit flavours, framed elegantly by refined tannins, showcasing the epitome of the Cote Rotie style. A captivating marriage of strength and fine-grained elegance, the Jean Pierre Villa Cote Rotie Fongeant 2018 is a testament to outstanding viniculture and the excellence of Villa's winemaking prowess. Its understated complexity promises an impressive ageing potential.
Inc. GSTSG$1,038.12
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)
The 2019 Côte Rôtie La Turque reminds me slightly of the 2010, which at a recent tasting I thought was the greatest young wine I had ever tasted. The 2019 reveals a saturated purple hue as well as insane aromatics of bloody blue and red fruits, roasted meats, iron, ground pepper, and graphite, with perfectly integrated background oak. With full-bodied richness as well as a deep, layered, multi-dimensional mouthfeel, it has building tannins, flawless balance, and a finish that won't quit. This is an absolutely legendary Côte Rôtie in the making. It deserves 7-8 years of bottle age and will see its 30th birthday in fine form.In BondSG$1,455.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (99)
Classic notes of graphite, spring flowers, blackberries, crushed stone, and smoky oak all emerge from the 2020 Côte Rôtie La Turque. Based on 93% Syrah and 7% Viognier and brought up in 100% new French oak for 42 months, it's round and full-bodied, with incredible depth, richness, and purity. With no hard edges and a concentrated, multidimensional mouthfeel, it strikes a good balance between the upfront, sexy showoff that's the La Mouline and the more reserved, masculine, structured La Landonne. Drink 2025-2045.In BondSG$1,310.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (99)
Classic notes of graphite, spring flowers, blackberries, crushed stone, and smoky oak all emerge from the 2020 Côte Rôtie La Turque. Based on 93% Syrah and 7% Viognier and brought up in 100% new French oak for 42 months, it's round and full-bodied, with incredible depth, richness, and purity. With no hard edges and a concentrated, multidimensional mouthfeel, it strikes a good balance between the upfront, sexy showoff that's the La Mouline and the more reserved, masculine, structured La Landonne. Drink 2025-2045.In BondSG$2,545.00 -
Vinous - Josh Raynolds (93-95)
From Tartaras, Truchet and Bonniviere: Intensely floral, showing spicy violet and rose qualities along with fresh red berries and black pepper. From Gerine and Landonne: Red and dark berries on the nose. Deeper dark berries and cherry on the palate, with firm tannins adding grip and cracked pepper lending energy. From Chavaroche and Fongeant: Wild perfume of botanical herbs, cherry skin, tobacco and smoked meat. This component gives the animal quality to the wine, Jamet said. From Lancement and Le Plomb: Rich and smoky, with deep cherry and cassis flavors and gentle tannins. From Mornachon: Exotic cherry-cola, coconut and baking spices on the nose. Fleshy and sweet, with deep dark fruit flavors and good back-end sweetness. A demi-muid from Mornachon: Explosively perfumed bouquet of ripe red berries, incense and potpourri. Luscious and concentrated, with sweet red and dark berry flavors and an exotic floral pastille quality. From Moutonnes, Cote Baudin and Leyat: Intensely smoky nose offers a complex set of red fruit and floral aromas and a strong note of graphite. Impressively pure and sweet, with strong raspberry and kirsch flavors and gentle tannins. A demi-muid, from Lancement and Le Plomb: Strikingly perfumed bouquet of red berries, violet, rose and black pepper. Juicy, finely etched raspberry and wild strawberry flavors boast excellent depth and very good clarity. The final wine should be graceful and impressively complex, with vivid red fruit flavors and supple texture.In BondSG$2,630.00 -
(3x150cl) 2009
Vinous - Josh Raynolds (93-95)
Sample #1, from Lancement: Spicy red berries and flowers on the nose. Fresh and incisive, with bright raspberry and redcurrant flavors and mounting spiciness. This is the only component that Jamet showed me that wasn't fermented with whole clusters and all of this fruit was destemmed. #2, from Gerine: More pungent and smoky, with intense dark berry and incense aromas. Sweet and fruity on entry, then a firm mineral backbone and a peppery quality. #3, from Chavaroche, with a little Fontgeant: Exotic aromas and flavors of red berries and spices. More floral with air, picking up a sexy note of star anise. #4, from Mornachon: Deeper blackberry and cassis on the nose. Densely packed and powerful, with potent dark berry flavors and notes of woodsmoke and licorice. Serious tannic structure here. #5, from Le Plomb: Highly aromatic, offering rose and violet scents and a strong black raspberry quality. Spicy and precise, with expanding sweetness and very good clarity. #6, from Moutonne, with some Cote Baudin and Leyat: Highly aromatic, with deep dark berry preserve and floral oil qualities. Fresher with air, showing impressive fruit intensity and excellent length. #7, from La Landonne, with bits of Cote Blonde, Cote Rozier and Moutonne: Seductive aromas of black raspberry and potpourri become spicier with aeration. Lively but concentrated red and dark fruit flavors, with a smoky, musky note that builds with air. Very long and powerful. The final blend looks to be a deeply fruity and spicy wine, with solid tannic structure and excellent minerality. There's a lot of dark fruit here, and impressive freshness, but no sensation of excess weight or fat.In BondSG$3,250.00 -
Vinous (94)
Inky ruby. A vibrant spice- and mineral-accented bouquet evokes ripe black raspberry and blueberry, candied flowers, incense and peppery spices. Sweet, palate-staining red and blue fruit compote and violet pastille flavors are complicated by notes of cracked pepper and bitter chocolate, with a spicecake nuance gaining strength in the glass. Velvety, pliant tannins add gentle grip to a strikingly long and incisive finish that strongly repeats the floral and mineral notes.In BondSG$565.00 -
(1x75cl) 2016
Vinous (96)
Deep, lurid purple. Assertive, highly perfumed aromas of fresh blackberry, cherry, Moroccan spices and violet pick up olive and licorice nuances with air. Juicy, energetic and appealingly sweet, offering palate-staining red/blue fruit preserve, spicecake and violet pastille flavors that become deeper as the wine opens up. The floral and mineral notes repeat with gusto on an impressively long, focused finish that features youthfully firm tannins and a touch of bitter chocolate.In BondSG$484.00 -
Vinous (97)
Opaque ruby. Vibrant blackberry, cherry, incense, Moroccan spice, potpourri and smoky mineral qualities on the expansive, seductively perfumed nose. Offers vibrant black and blue fruit, spicecake, olive and floral pastille flavors that show bright detail and energetic mineral lift. The floral and spice notes recur strongly on the youthfully gripping finish, which features mounting tannins and lingering smokiness.In BondSG$3,255.00 -
Decanter (95)
A tasting of component barrels for this wine made for an instructive view of the vintage. Certain sites show the lightness of the vintage, fresh and peppery. Others, such as Bonnivières and Tartaras, exhibited the rigid, austere tannins that are quite common in 2021. Few barrels had great concentration or generosity of fruit; this is a vintage about structure and minerality rather than concentration or fruit sweetness. I would be inclined to leave this for a substantial amount of time before broaching, around 2031, by which time it should show good complexity and terroir expression, and may well be worthy of a higher score. All whole-bunch fermented, and matured mostly in old demi-muids.In BondSG$2,075.00 -
Decanter (95)
A tasting of component barrels for this wine made for an instructive view of the vintage. Certain sites show the lightness of the vintage, fresh and peppery. Others, such as Bonnivières and Tartaras, exhibited the rigid, austere tannins that are quite common in 2021. Few barrels had great concentration or generosity of fruit; this is a vintage about structure and minerality rather than concentration or fruit sweetness. I would be inclined to leave this for a substantial amount of time before broaching, around 2031, by which time it should show good complexity and terroir expression, and may well be worthy of a higher score. All whole-bunch fermented, and matured mostly in old demi-muids.In BondSG$950.00 -
(2x75cl) 2001In BondSG$1,700.00
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(3x75cl) 2010
Vinous (95-96)
Inky ruby. An explosively perfumed bouquet displays scents of spicy red and dark berries, olive tapenade, pipe tobacco, iodine and minerals. Spicy blackberry, cassis and bitter chocolate are complicated by hints of violet pastille and smoky Indian spices. Gains weight with air but maintains vivacity on the long, juicy and youthfully tannic finish.In BondSG$2,750.00 -
(1x75cl) 2019
Wine Advocate (100)
Confirming expectations, the 2019 Cote Rotie Cote Brune stands out as one of the finest wines of the vintage. Aromas of violet, roses, black tea, tapenade and spices unfurl from the glass with striking clarity. The wine on the palate is full-bodied, dense and concentrated, revealing a powerful mid-palate and a fleshy core of fruit, all framed by silky, precise and delicate tannins. It culminates in a licorice-tinged, ethereal and seemingly endless finish. A masterful combination of power and finesse, this wine is built to age gracefully over the next 30 years.In BondSG$822.00 -
Decanter (99)
Beautifully fragrant and floral, showing rose and violet characters. Super-fine, silky tannins and lovely acidity, this is an eminently classic Côte Brune, with flowers, cinnamon, black olive, rosemary and perfectly ripe, bright blackberries. It has a tapered finish - not the same concentration and power as 2019 - but with great finesse and elegance of expression. Beautifully balanced and very hard to fault.In BondSG$5,160.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021In BondSG$822.00
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In BondSG$644.00
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(1x75cl) 1985
Jasmin Côte Rôtie La Giroflarie 1985 epitomises the exquisite craftsmanship of this esteemed appellation. Crafted in the heart of the Côte Rôtie region in Northern Rhône, this wine benefits from the steep, granite-rich slopes that impart exceptional minerality and elegance. The estate, renowned for its biodynamic viticulture practices, meticulously hand-harvests the Syrah grapes, ensuring only the finest quality reaches fermentation. Aged for over three decades in French oak barrels, La Giroflarie 1985 exhibits a profound complexity with layered notes of blackberry, violets, and subtle spice, complemented by velvety tannins and a harmonious finish. The long aging process has allowed the wine to develop a remarkable depth and sophistication, making it a treasured vintage for connoisseurs. Jasmin’s dedication to sustainable practices and traditional winemaking techniques shines through, offering a truly memorable expression of Côte Rôtie’s unique terroir.
In BondSG$655.00 -
Vinous (91)
Bright ruby-red. Mineral-accented aromas of raspberry, cherry and candied licorice are accompanied by a building floral nuance. Appealingly sweet and focused on the palate, offering energetic red and blue fruit and violet pastille flavors and a hint of spicecake. Shows very good focus and energy on a long, sappy finish framed by harmonious tannins.In BondSG$1,425.00 -
Vinous (91)
Bright ruby-red. Mineral-accented aromas of raspberry, cherry and candied licorice are accompanied by a building floral nuance. Appealingly sweet and focused on the palate, offering energetic red and blue fruit and violet pastille flavors and a hint of spicecake. Shows very good focus and energy on a long, sappy finish framed by harmonious tannins.In BondSG$1,545.00 -
Vinous (92)
Brilliant ruby. Bright and focused on the nose, displaying spice- and mineral-tinged red berry, cherry and floral scents that pick up smoke and cracked pepper nuances as the wine opens up. Juicy and light on its feet, especially given the vintage, offering sweet raspberry, cherry and lavender pastille flavors and a hint of salty olive paste. Fine-grained tannins add grip to a long, lively finish that echoes the olive and cherry notes.In BondSG$652.00 -
Vinous (92)
Brilliant ruby. Bright and focused on the nose, displaying spice- and mineral-tinged red berry, cherry and floral scents that pick up smoke and cracked pepper nuances as the wine opens up. Juicy and light on its feet, especially given the vintage, offering sweet raspberry, cherry and lavender pastille flavors and a hint of salty olive paste. Fine-grained tannins add grip to a long, lively finish that echoes the olive and cherry notes.In BondSG$479.00 -
Vinous (93)
Glistening violet. Smoke- and mineral-accented cherry and black raspberry scents are complemented by suggestions of tobacco, violet and cracked pepper. Silky in texture and lively on the palate, offering gently sweet dark berry, cherry compote and floral pastille flavors firmed by a spine of juicy acidity. The spicy note returns on an impressively long, penetrating finish that shows very good clarity and subtle, fine-grained tannins.In BondSG$721.00 -
Vinous (92)
Deep, glistening ruby. Assertively perfumed aromas of ripe red and blue fruits, exotic spices and candied violet pick up a smoky mineral quality with air. Spicy and sharply delineated on the palate, offering juicy cherry, boysenberry and floral pastille flavors that show impressive energy and back-end lift. Finishes sappy, focused and very long, with fine-grained tannins adding shape and gentle grip.In BondSG$601.00 -
Vinous (92)
Deep, glistening ruby. Assertively perfumed aromas of ripe red and blue fruits, exotic spices and candied violet pick up a smoky mineral quality with air. Spicy and sharply delineated on the palate, offering juicy cherry, boysenberry and floral pastille flavors that show impressive energy and back-end lift. Finishes sappy, focused and very long, with fine-grained tannins adding shape and gentle grip.In BondSG$135.00 -
Imbibe a luxurious wine experience with the Jasmin Cote Rotie La Giroflarie 2021, made in France's esteemed Rhône Valley region. The Jasmin family, accomplished winemakers since 1834, elegantly marry tradition and innovation in this creation. Perfectly embodying their meticulous, almost Burgundian, approach to viti-culture, this wine showcases a meticulous selection from their oldest vineyards on Côte Brune and Côte Blonde.
Deriving its charismatic aroma from Syrah grapes with a dash of Viognier, the wine is a work of art, boasting an intoxicating fusion of violet and spicy black fruits, underscored by a complex palate. Fascinatingly, the grapes are co-fermented in traditional open-top wooden vats and aged for up to 24 months in old oak foudres, imparting a unique character to the Jasmin Cote Rotie La Giroflarie 2021. Preserving its purity of taste and demonstrating remarkable ageing potential, this is a refined expression of Côte Rôtie.
In BondSG$393.00 -
Quench your palate with the exquisite Jean Michel Stephan Cote Rotie Coteaux Bassenon 2014. Sourced from the prestigious vineyards of Cote Rotie, its earthy undertones and rich flavours are testament to the expertise of acclaimed winemaker, Jean Michel Stephan. This exceptional offering is crafted in the traditional method, with the grapes sourced from a vineyard following organic principles, and aged in the time-honoured demi-muid barrels to ensure flavour development and complexity.
Stephan's passion for wine making and dedication to quality shines through the elegant bouquet of blackberries, violet undertones and smoky intensity. The velvety tannins and profound depth are a reflection of the Syrah-Viognier blend at its best, showcasing a truly memorable finish. The Jean Michel Stephan Cote Rotie Coteaux Bassenon 2014 is indeed a pinnacle of Rhone Valley winemaking, signifying a perfect symbiosis of time-honoured tradition and innovative vigor.
In BondSG$121.00 -
(6x150cl) 2018
Jean Michel Stephan Cote Rotie Coteaux de Bassenon 2018 exemplifies the esteemed terroir of Northern Rhône. Crafted by the venerable Jean Michel Stephan, renowned for his meticulous vineyard practices, this wine is a harmonious expression of Syrah varietals grown in the prestigious Coteaux de Bassenon appellation. Hand-harvested grapes undergo a precise maceration process, ensuring optimal extraction of rich flavours and vibrant tannins. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, the wine benefits from a delicate balance between fruit intensity and structural elegance. Matured for 18 months in French oak barrels, it gains subtle complexity and a refined texture. The 2018 vintage presents an alluring nose of dark berries, violets, and hints of spice, leading to a full-bodied palate with layers of blackcurrant, pepper, and smoky undertones. This Cote Rotie stands as a testament to Jean Michel Stephan’s dedication to excellence, making it a quintessential choice for discerning wine enthusiasts.
In BondSG$1,350.00 -
Allow your senses to be enraptured by the exquisite Jean Michel Stephan Cote Rotie Coteaux Bassenon 2020. A product of steep, terraced vineyards in Northern Rhône, France, this wine bears the master craftsmanship of visionary winemaker Jean Michel Stephan who is renowned for his natural, organic approach. This vintage pulsates with character, reflecting Stephan's adoption of traditional, Burgundian vinification methods.
This impressive offering from Stephan's cellars is predominantly Syrah, with a tantalising smattering of Viognier to balance complexity and beauty. Hand harvested and fermented with indigenous yeasts, the attention to detail is apparent in every sip. The wine is aged in oak, with minimal interference, offering a raw reflection of the terroir.
The Jean Michel Stephan Cote Rotie Coteaux Bassenon 2020 is enigmatic, richly aromatic and sensously textured. Its pedigree of balance and finesse reveals notes of black fruit, olive and smoky minerals perfectly complemented by a long, spicy finish. A pinnacle of Gallic spirit in a bottle.
In BondSG$1,810.00 -
The Jean Pierre Villa Cote Rotie Fongeant 2016 is an exquisite specimen of fine winemaking from France's iconic Rhone Valley. This lustrous ruby Syrah, made by esteemed winemaker Jean-Pierre Villa, conveys the artisanal spirit of the Cote Rotie appellation. Known for its intricate vinification process, it embodies nobility and refinement. The grapes are meticulously hand-picked, following the traditional 'en goblet' training system, and ferment in open topped barrels. As a result, this wine emanates a harmonious balance of black fruit notes underpinned by defined minerality and spiced undertones. Its supple tannins and rounded acidity provide a robust structure and long-lasting finish. From the stony, iron-rich soils of the Fongeant vineyard, the Jean Pierre Villa Cote Rotie Fongeant 2016 stands as a testament to the region's celebrated terroir. An unmissable opportunity to experience the magical alchemy of old world viticulture and modern enology.
In BondSG$671.00 -
A showpiece for true connoisseurs, the Jean Pierre Villa Cote Rotie Fongeant 2018 is an idyllic embodiment of the Rhône Valley's acclaimed winemaking skills. Crafted by the esteemed Jean Pierre Villa, this wine radiates profound articulation of the terroir and intense grape character. With an emphasis on manual harvesting and traditional vinification, Villa inspires a minimalist philosophy, allowing the grapes and their unique characteristics to shine.
The wine is sourced from the famed Fongeant vineyard, located on Côte Rôtie, a southwestern slope enriched by granite and schist soils. The Syrah grape, the wine's primary varietal, provides a symphony of smoky, black fruit flavours, framed elegantly by refined tannins, showcasing the epitome of the Cote Rotie style. A captivating marriage of strength and fine-grained elegance, the Jean Pierre Villa Cote Rotie Fongeant 2018 is a testament to outstanding viniculture and the excellence of Villa's winemaking prowess. Its understated complexity promises an impressive ageing potential.
In BondSG$893.00
