Côte-Rôtie – Coteau de Bassenon – Domaine Guy Bernard 2022

Grape varieties: Syrah (90%), Viognier (10%)

Characteristics: The Côte-Rôtie "Coteau de Bassenon" 2022 from Domaine Guy Bernard is distinguished by a deep garnet color with purple highlights. The nose is expressive and elegant, revealing aromas of ripe black fruits, violet, black pepper and a floral hint brought by the Viognier. On the palate, the attack is supple and silky, with a beautiful intensity. The tannins are fine, well-integrated, and the aromatic structure evolves towards spicy and slightly smoky notes. The barrel aging brings a beautiful complexity, without dominating the expression of the fruit. Long and balanced finish, carried by a well-measured freshness.

Food Pairing: Ideal with beef fillet, roast veal chop, mildly spiced pigeon, or mature soft cheese. Serve at 16-18°C after decanting to release its full potential.

The Estate: Domaine Guy Bernard is located in Tupin-et-Semons, in the heart of Côte-Rôtie. For several generations, the family has cultivated vines with passion on steep hillsides with mica schist soils. The estate has been converting to organic farming since 2017 and makes a point of showcasing the terroir through careful vinification and long barrel aging, revealing vintages with a strong character and excellent aging potential.