Jean-Michel GERIN Côte-Rôtie Champin le Seigneur 2023 75 cl

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Jean-Michel Gerin Champin le Seigneur 2023: a great Côte-Rôtie combining power and finesse

The Côte-Rôtie Champin le Seigneur 2023 is an essential wine for discovering Jean-Michel Gerin’s style. Made predominantly from Syrah, complemented by a touch of Viognier co-fermented in accordance with the appellation’s tradition, this wine combines aromatic intensity, elegance and remarkable ageing potential. The vines, averaging around thirty years old, are tended with the utmost care to preserve the expression of the Côte-Rôtie terroirs.

On the nose, it reveals a complex bouquet of wild blackberry, plum, blackcurrant, violet and dark fruits, enriched by hints of pepper, liquorice, blond tobacco, cocoa and toasted oak. On the palate, it is harmonious, full-bodied and well-structured. Silky tannins underpin flavours of ripe fruit, spices and warm stone, whilst the terroir’s natural freshness brings balance and length. The lingering, refined finish confirms the true nobility of this Côte-Rôtie.

This great red wine will pair perfectly with grilled red meats, game, slow-cooked dishes, roast pigeon or full-flavoured cheeses. Ready to drink after a few years’ cellaring, it will age beautifully for a decade or more. Le Champin le Seigneur 2023 is a magnificent introduction to the elegant and precise style of Jean-Michel Gerin’s great wines.