Rhone Valley
Jean-Luc Jamet - Côte-Rôtie - Les Terrasses - Rouge - 2019
Characteristics
Country / Region: Rhône Valley
Vintage: 2019
Name: AOP Côte-Rôtie
Grape variety: 100% Syrah
Alcohol: 14 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Robert Parker : 92+/100
Wine:
Birthed on the prestigious terroir of La Landonne, the 2019 Red Les Terrasses Côte Rôtie is a great achievement. It opens on aromas of black cherry, olive and mocha, with a roasted edge. The tannins are smooth and the finish is incredibly elegant and refined. It is a great wine, both precise and intense, with strong flavors and a fresh and elegant style. Among the finest references of the appellation, wait a little wait for it to be fully opened. Rated 92+/100 by Parker.Vinification:
Hand harvested, 30% de-stemmed, aged on fine lees for 18 to 20 months in barrels of which 20% are new.Color:
Shiny red.Nose:
Aromas of black cherry and olive underlined by roasted and mocha notes.Palate:
Precise and refined, this wine releases an elegant, fine palate of beautiful freshness and great intensity.
Temperature:
Decant a few hours before serving between 16 and 18°C.Food and wine pairing:
Roasted doe leg, wild boar jig, veal escalope with chanterelles.Cellar aging:
Within 2 years and until 2040, and even more for enthusiastsWith persistence and dedication, Jean-Luc Jamet has become one of the most exciting addresses in the Côte Rôtie appellation. Ever since his first vintage in 2013, his superior winemaking skills and the incredible terroir that birthed his wines has seduced enthusiasts worldwide. Produced in small batches, the wines are always among the most sought-after of the region.