2018 Côte Rôtie Bassenon Yves Cuilleron
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Galloni 94,
Deep, glistening violet. Smoke- and mineral-accented cherry and black raspberry scents, along with suggestions of exotic spices, violet and cracked pepper. Silky in texture and energetic on the palate, offering appealingly sweet dark berry, cherry compote and floral pastille flavors braced by a spine of juicy acidity. The spicy note returns on an impressively long, penetrating finish that shows superb clarity and smooth, polished tannins.
Origin : 1.5 ha of south-facing terraced vines on Coteau de Semons, in Tupin-Semons commune. “Bassenon” is not the district but the stream at the foot of the hill.
Soil : granite and gneiss, typical of the south of this AOC area.
Grape Variety: 90% syrah, 10% viognier.
Viticulture: high-density planting (8,000-10,000 vines per hectare). No insecticides few treatments (depending on weather), small amount of organic-only fertilizer, with respect of soil and vine balance. Vigour and yield control, leaf-thinning and green harvesting to promote grape maturation.
Vinification : the grapes are picked by hand; and then sorted, crushed and partially destemmed in the cellar. Open, temperature-controlled vatting for about 3 weeks, with regular cap-punching and pumping-over. Malolactic fermented in barriques with native yeasts.
Maturing: 18 months in barriques.
Style : an elegant bouquet that mixes Syrah's red berry fruits with Viognier's floral character (violets). Elegant, fresh and airy on the palate. Subtle yet prominent tannins.
Aging : drink for the primary aromas during the first 5 years, or for the secondary aromas up to 10 years and more.
Pairing : meat with a delicate yet characterful texture (eg roast quail with spice bread and prunes).
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