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François Merlin
Domaine François Merlin - Côte Rôtie 2020
Domaine François Merlin - Côte Rôtie 2020

Domaine François Merlin - Côte Rôtie 2020

Côte-Rôtie|Red wine
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4/5 (1 customers)
Syrah
floral
elegant
barbecue

"A wine with fruity and mineral notes"

Côte-Rôtie, the most famous cru in the Côtes-du-Rhône, is cultivated on two vertiginous hillsides. The narrow Roman terraces have been “roasting” the grapes since ancient times. The microclimate of Ampuis—a fortunate combination of southern sunshine and cool, moist air from Burgundy—allows for the production of an exceptional wine. François Merlin had long dreamed of this small, unique plot of Côte Brune before finally succeeding in adding it to the estate. This Côte-Rôtie is a sensual wine that unfolds its delicate aromas in stages, leading to a long, spectacular finish. A source of pride for the estate!

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Estate

Domaine François Merlin

Vintage

Côte Rôtie

Vintage

2020

Designation

Côte-Rôtie

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

100 % Syrah

Regions

Steep slope on schist, southeast-facing in the Montlys area

Viticulture

Sustainable Agriculture

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

100% destemmed, cold maceration, four-week fermentation with temperature control, minimal punch-downs to preserve the elegance of the terroir

Livestock Farming

18 months in barrels and half-muids (new for up to 4 vintages)

Eye

Intense

Nose

Floral and fresh, with an elegant mouthfeel and a finish featuring well-integrated tannins

Palate

Fruity, with mineral notes

Serve

At 15-17°C

Drink starting at

2024

Drink before

2040

Guard

20 years

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Perfect with Lyon-style quenelles or artichoke hearts with foie gras

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated Estate (2020 Guide) Selected (An estate or winery that impressed us with one or more of its wines, though we are unable to offer a general assessment of the style of its entire lineup)

About the estate:

This small estate owns some very lovely vineyards in Condrieu, some of which—such as Poncin—are very close to Château Grillet. We were more impressed by the red Saint-Josephs than by the Condrieus in 2017.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

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Wine Enthusiast

Rated Estate (2020 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

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Review and comment by Mr. MICHEL L. Published on July 23, 2023

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