Domaine de Bonserine - Côte-Rôtie - La Viallière - Rouge - 2019

Wine:

Carried by a fiery vintage, arguably the best of the last twenty years according to Parker, the 2019 Red Côte Rôtie La Viallière unfolds an impeccable score. The nose is very typical of Syrah with smoky notes of black fruits and wild blackberry. The palate is ripe, generous and velvety, the wood is of course present but ennobles the wine without weighing it down; the finish is peppery, of great elegance and persistence. This Côte Rôtie is undoubtedly among the greatest successes of the vintage. Rated 94-95/100 by our Selection Committee and 93-95/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Vinification in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks, pumping over during the 3 weeks of maceration.
Aged for 24 months in demi-muids and 100% new French oak barrels.

Color:

Dark red, almost black, with purple nuances.

Nose:

Aromas of dark fruit, wild blackberry and smoky bacon are very pure, all underscored by a present oakiness that does not intrude on this refined palette.

Palate:

Rich and velvety, this wine of great refinement unfolds a pure and elegant palate, with a finely peppered and persistent finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled meat, entrecote, game birds.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030, and even more for enthusiasts.

A model of Côte-Rôtie, the Domaine de Bonserine forges some of the very best wines of the appellation. A heritage of old vines, ultra-luxurious maturation in small tuns, perfect control of the ripeness of the grapes: rare are the Syrahs that combine power and finesse in such a nuanced expression. The old Syrah vines, locally known as "serine", are parts of what makes them such incredible wines, coupled with the House's high standards and the prestigious parcels that make up the estate.