Domaine de Bonserine - Côte Rôtie La Sarrasine 2018
93-95/100
Robert Parker
3*Étoile
Hachette
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This exceptional 2018 vintage is a blend of six terroirs. It offers a truly exquisite nose of fruit intertwined with a lively character, revealing the power of a heady expression. On the palate, richness and energy come together in perfect balance and velvety density. This dazzling Côte Rôtie, with its silky texture and elegant fruitiness, will elevate your meal!
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Eye
Deep color, dark ruby
Nose
Very frank fruit notes blended with a lively character, revealing the power of a heady expression
Palate
Combines richness with energy in a harmonious blend, featuring indulgent aromas and a velvety texture
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairings
Perfect with small game birds, delicious grilled red meat, and a lovely platter of tangy cheeses…
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
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
Wine rated (2020 Guide) 3*** Stars (2017 Vintage) (Exceptional Wine)
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
Rated wine (2018 guide) 93–95/100 (2017 vintage) (Extraordinary 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
4.1/5
based on 28 reviews
Review by Mr. PHILIPPE G. Published on September 2, 2021
I've had better Cote Rôtie wines; in my opinion, this one doesn't hold a candle to a Guigal or a Chapoutier
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Review by Mr. VIVIEN T. Posted on March 10, 2021
A fine Côte Rôtie that’s typical of this appellation and is definitely worth the money
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Review by Mr. FABIEN L. Published on 12/28/2025
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Review by Mr. BERNARD L. Published on 12/04/2025
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Review by Mr. YVON R. Posted on June 20, 2025
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Review by Mr. DAVID B. Posted on January 27, 2025
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Review by Mr. MICHEL H. Posted on 12/27/2024
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Review by Mr. JEAN FRANCOIS H. Published on 12/06/2024
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Review by Mr. THIERRY D. Posted on September 16, 2024
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