2017 Jean-Michel Stephan Côte Rôtie Côteaux Bassenon
All wines stored at 55° and 70% humidity
Coteaux Bassenon is 60% Syrah, 30% Sérine, and 10% Viognier; oldest vines were planted in 1896 and 1902. This parcel on dark, mica-schist soils has qualities more commonly found in Côte Brune.
Jean-Michel Stephan's approach to vinification differs drastically from his neighbors. From his time in Villié-Morgon, Stephan's philosophy employs full carbonic fermentation, a process customarily reserved for Gamay in Beaujolais. Still, the most profound bottles hit the same mark as great traditionalists like Jamet, Benetière, and Levet.
Product Details | |
Price Range | $100-$200 |
Wine Type | Red |
Grape Variety | Syrah |
Country | France |
Region | Northern Rhone |
Appellation | Cote Rotie |
Vintage | 2017 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |