Domaine de Bonserine - Côte Rôtie La Sarrasine 2015
90/100
Robert Parker
16,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
“Deep aromas of black fruit and tobacco, with hints of meat juice as well; flavorful and meaty, with fine tannins, depth, and density.” (The Bettane & Desseauve Guide to French Wines 2018)
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Eye
a very deep color with tawny and purplish highlights
Nose
A well-rounded profile. Fruity notes intertwined with toasty, floral, and spicy hints: Havana and mocha, cherry and candied plums
Palate
Full-bodied and lingering. A beautiful balance of body, velvety texture, and aromatic maturity.
Serve
at 16-18°C
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2030
Production
40,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Perfect with small game birds, delicious grilled red meat, and a lovely platter of tangy cheeses…
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2018 guide) 16,5/20 (Reference wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the wine:
Deep aromas of black fruit and tobacco, with hints of meat juice as well; flavorful and rich, with fine tannins, depth, and density.
About the estate:
This small estate produces just four wines—three from Côte Rôtie and one from Condrieu—from its 12 hectares of vineyards, 11 of which are in Côte Rôtie, spread across a large number of plots. Owned by the Guigal family since 2006, the estate is managed by an independent team. The wines tasted are consistently flawless, but they lack just a touch of magic to truly serve as great ambassadors for the Côte.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
When Marcel Guigal acquired this estate in 2006—founded in 1961 and expanded and modernized in the 1990s—he added a jewel to his already richly adorned crown: a 12-hectare vineyard planted primarily with “Serine,” an old variety of Syrah, which produces Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2017 guide) 90/100 (An outstanding wine)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2026 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
Acquired by the Guigal family in 2006, the Bonserine estate has retained complete autonomy. At the helm, Ludovic Richard can draw on a fine portfolio of vineyards in Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu. The entire vineyard is plowed, and the use of native yeasts is standard practice. The aging of the reds remains pronounced, but they will mellow with time.
Customer rating
4.2/5
based on 30 reviews
Review by Mr. RICHARD C. Posted on July 28, 2019
Excellent
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Review by Mr. MARC D. Posted on September 22, 2018
A lovely wine—delicate, rich, and well-balanced. Notes of dark fruit. One might expect more body and length.
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Review by Mr. SOLORES J. Published on March 6, 2018
Very fruity and very fresh
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Review by Mr. JEAN MICHEL P. Published on 02/27/2023
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Review by Mr. BERNARD L. Posted on 12/31/2022
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Review by Mr. BERNARD D. Published on September 30, 2022
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Review by Mr. CHRISTOPHE B. Published on March 13, 2022
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Review by Ms. ANNE LAURE B. Published on July 31, 2021
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Review by Mr. ALAIN D. Published on May 11, 2020
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Review by Mr. MAXIME L. Posted on 12/17/2019
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