Domaine de Bonserine

Côte-Rôtie La Sarrasine

Red
2000 years ago, the appellation was known as « Vitis Vienna ». Appreciated by the Romans, these wines quickly became demanded on royal tables. In 1890, the vineyard reaches its peak, but this long prosperity is followed by a century of neglect, the phylloxera crisis, followed by the 2 world wars, slowing down its development. The 1980s mark the renewal of the vineyard.
Côte-Rôtie - La Sarrasine - Domaine de Bonserine - Rouge

Appellation

  • Côte-Rôtie is the northernmost appellation in the Rhône Valley.
  • The slopes, which can reach up 60°, are located on the right bank of the river Rhône, between 180m and 325m of altitude.
  • We can find up to 20% viognier blended with Syrah in a bottle of Côte-Rôtie.
  • Appellation created in 1940
  • 100 % red wines
  • 319 hectares of vineyard
  • 12 700 hl/ year
  • 1,2 million bottles
  • Average yield about 36 hl/hectare
  • 21 % of production is exported
  • Dry wines
  • 73 classified parcels

Vineyard

Grape varietals

Syrah 97 %, Viognier 3%

Terroir & Climat

from 6 different terroirs - Soils of mica schists and gneiss.

Average age of vines

30 years.

Winemaking and ageing

Winemaking method

100% manual harvest in 25 kg boxes, to preserve the quality of the grapes. Careful grape selection and destemming. Traditional vinification with a 3-week long maceration in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats. Daily pumping over to extract maximum colors and the best tannins.

Ageing

24 months in “demi-muids”, 50% in new oak barrels, 25% in a one wine rotation oak barrels, 25% in a two wines rotation oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation in wooden barrels.

Yearly production

15 000 à 30 000 bouteilles selon les années.

Tasting notes

Visual

Sustained color, deep garnet robe with dark reflections.

Nose

Nose combining flowers (violet and rose) and black fruits, with a finely roasted and chocolatey base.

Palate

Round and intense and airy palate. Fine and soft tannins.

Overall

A full and well-structured wine.

Service

Drinking window

To keep

Ageing potential

Up to 10 years

Service temperature

16°C to 18°C

Food pairings

To be enjoyed with game birds, red grilled meats or spicy cheese.

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