“The 2014 vintage marks the debut of La Chana, made from young vines. This new release is a success, with the wine offering unrestrained fruit and an elegant structure.” (The Guide to the Best Wines of France 2018 - RVF)
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Nose
the floral aromas typical of Syrah
Palate
Rich, silky, and elegant. Velvety tannins
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairings
pairs well with a rump steak, a rib steak...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
The two brothers, Benjamin and David Duclaux, cultivate their small vineyard in the southern part of the Côte-Rôtie appellation, where gneiss (and even granite near the border with Condrieu) replaces schist in the geological composition of the subsoil. Their wines offer more pronounced aromas of red fruit than in other sectors, but the concentration of the two flagship wines (Maison Rouge and Coteaux de Tupin) shines in great vintages. The work in the barrel is more refined than in the past, though there is still room for improvement in this regard, particularly in the selection of barrels.
Decanter
Rated Winery Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
On their 6-hectare estate, founded by their great-grandfather in 1928, the Duclaux brothers focused exclusively on the Côte-Rôtie appellation (two vintages, La Germine and Maison Rouge). Since 2014, they have also been producing Condrieu. Their vineyard is located in the southern part of the appellation, on gneiss soil, on the steep slopes of Tupin-et-Semons.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2017 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the wine:
The 2014 vintage marks the debut of La Chana, made from young vines. This new addition has proven to be a success, with the wine offering unrestrained fruit and an elegant structure.
About the estate:
The Duclaux estate, founded in 1928, is today one of Côte-Rôtie’s most reliable names, producing precise, finely crafted wines without any artificial aging techniques. David and Benjamin are forging their path with consistency and flair. They produced their first Condrieu in 2014, named Les Caillets, in homage to their great-grandfather, Frédéric Caillet, the estate’s founder. The lineup is highly recommended; the wines age beautifully.
Wine Spectator
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Jancis Robinson
Rated: Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated: Recommended
Customer rating
3.8/5
based on 6 reviews
Review by Mr. JEANLUC T. Posted on September 15, 2018
I expected better for the price!
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