Domaine Garon - Côte Rôtie Les Rochins 2022
95/100
RVF
93/100
Robert Parker
93/100
Vinous
“How clever!”
"The 2022 Côte-Rôtie Les Rochins was aged for 20 months in 228-liter French oak barrels, 30% of which were new. Intense licorice, black plum, clove, graphite, and a hint of espresso take center stage. Medium-bodied to full-bodied and round, the 2022 delights the palate with an elegant concentration of flavors and finishes with a vibrant freshness on the fruity finish. Give it another two years in the bottle.” (Vinous 2024) • Please note: limited quantities available.
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Eye
Deep garnet color
Nose
Expressive, with notes of black and red fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry, raspberry…), tinged with green olive
Palate
Slim and spicy, with delicate tannins and a very long finish
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
Ahead of the curve with recent vintages
Drink from
2027
Drink before
2042
Food and wine pairings
It pairs perfectly with venison, grilled lamb, or a navarin...
Bettane & Desseauve
Winery rated 1 star (A high-quality, recommended wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
This estate owns several lovely vineyards in the Côte Blonde region, including one on the Goutay, near their home, but their best wine comes from Les Rochains, on the schist soils near La Landonne. The production still lacks consistency, but the style is authentic, bearing the hallmark of whole-cluster fermentation. The 2017 vintage showed great promise this year.
Decanter
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated wine (2025 guide) 93/100 (Outstanding wine)
About the wine:
The 2022 Côte-Rôtie Les Rochins, fermented with 30% whole clusters, has a slightly reserved profile, revealing aromas of violets, flowers, and dark berries structured by spicy notes as it opens up. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, enveloping and charming even in its youth, it is beautifully balanced, with a refined, linear mid-palate that transforms into a long, ethereal, and vibrant finish. Although not the most expressive Côte-Rôtie, this surprising and silky wine—aged for 20 months in barrels, 30% of which are new—displays impressive finesse.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 95/100
Rated estate (2024 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
The Garon wines beautifully showcase the diversity of the Côte-Rôtie terroirs. We are captivated by the estate’s winemaking style, which stands out for its refined texture. The fruit is precise, and the aging profiles gain depth depending on the terroirs and the winemaker’s skill in managing oak. Among the various cuvées, La Sybarine reflects the character of the granite soils; Les Triotes, located on the Côte Blonde, next to Lancement, is made from schist; Les Rochins is crafted from the brown schist of the Côte Brune.
Vinous
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
The 2022 Côte-Rôtie Les Rochins was aged for 20 months in 228-liter French oak barrels, 30% of which were new. Intense licorice, black plum, clove, graphite, and a hint of espresso take center stage. Medium-bodied to full-bodied and round, the 2022 delights the palate with an elegant concentration of flavors and finishes with a vibrant freshness on the fruity finish. Give it another two years in the bottle.
James Suckling
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
(2020 vintage)
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. SYLVAIN L. Published on 10/27/2022
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