Domaine J-M Stephan
Cote Rotie So Brune 2023
| Denomination | AOC Côte Rôtie |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 11.5% by volume |
| Area | Rhone Valley (France) |
| Grape varieties | 80% Syrah, 20% Viognier |
| Aging | 12 months in barrique |
- Vintage and designation: 2023, Côte Rôtie designation from the Rhône Valley
- Vinification: carbonic maceration and fermentation with indigenous yeasts
- Ageing: 12 months in barrique to achieve smooth tannins
- Aromatic profile: red fruits with fresh notes of menthol and lavender
- Recommended serving: decant for 1 hour to enhance aromas and balance
Description
What kind of wine it is
Domaine J-M Stephan Cote Rotie So Brune is a still red wine that precisely expresses the character of Côte Rôtie. In the glass, it reveals an intense ruby red colour, heralding a structured and harmonious sensory profile. The bouquet stands out for its clear fruity aromas, elegantly interwoven with fresh notes of menthol and lavender. On the palate, it is enveloping, supported by a weave of extremely fine tannins that provide great balance and drinking pleasure, allowing a clear interpretation of its style to emerge.
Where it comes from
This wine expression originates in Tupin-et-Semons, in the heart of the renowned Rhône Valley in France. Côte Rôtie denotes a well-defined origin, capable of imparting a coherent and recognisable stylistic imprint to the glass. The area's pedoclimatic environment allows the wine to maintain a profile that favours gustatory balance and perfect aromatic clarity. The measured structure enhances the bouquet without ever becoming heavy, offering a faithful interpretation of the French terroir.
How it is produced
The production process begins with a carbonic maceration of the grape bunches, followed by fermentation triggered by indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled steel vats, a technique chosen to preserve the integrity and purity of the fruit. Subsequently, the wine matures for twelve months in barrels, an essential stage to complete the flavour profile and smooth the tannic texture. To fully appreciate the nuances and overall harmony of this wine, it is recommended to decant for about an hour before serving.
History and Curiosities
The Côte-Rôtie “So Brune” 2023 from Domaine J-M Stephan is an elegant expression of the Rhône Valley. Produced in Tupin-et-Semons, this red wine is crafted through skilful carbonic maceration and fermentation with indigenous yeasts. The meticulous ageing in barriques for twelve months bestows an intriguing fruity bouquet, enhanced by fresh notes of menthol and lavender. On the palate, it reveals itself as refined and enveloping, supported by ultra-fine tannins. It is recommended to decant for an hour to fully appreciate every nuance of this splendid glass.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1991
| Name | Domaine J-M Stephan Cote Rotie So Brune 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red biodynamic still |
| Denomination | Côte Rôtie AOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 11.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 80% Syrah, 20% Viognier |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone Valley |
| Vendor | Domaine J-M Stephan |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Côte-Rôtie "So Brune" 2023 from Domaine J-M Stephan is an elegant expression of the Rhône Valley. Produced in Tupin-et-Semons, this red wine is crafted through skilful carbonic maceration and fermentation with indigenous yeasts. The meticulous ageing in barriques for twelve months bestows an intriguing fruity bouquet, enhanced by fresh notes of menthol and lavender. On the palate, it reveals itself as refined and enveloping, supported by ultra-fine tannins. It is recommended to decant for an hour to fully appreciate every nuance of this splendid glass. |
| Origin | Tupin-et-Semons (France) |
| Production technique | Carbonic maceration; fermentation with indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled steel tanks; ageing for 12 months in barriques |
| Wine making | The grapes undergo carbonic maceration in the first days before fermentation with indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. |
| Aging | 12 months in barrique |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |