Domaine Jean-Michel Gérin - Côte-Rôtie La Viallière 2023
93/100
Wine Spectator
92/100
Robert Parker
“A lovely mineral character in this intense and deep Syrah”
Produced from the steep slopes of the northern part of the Côte-Rôtie appellation, La Viallière offers intense minerality, thanks to the schist and mica schist that are ubiquitous on the vineyard. This is a wine with great depth and structure, supported by a generous body without heaviness. Juicy black fruits and spices characterize this remarkable cuvée, which will reach its full potential in a few years. • Very limited quantities.
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Eye
A deep garnet red color with purple highlights
Nose
Intense, with notes of dark fruits (blackberry, cherry, blackcurrant), floral aromas of violet, and lovely spicy notes highlighted by pepper and licorice. As it opens up, more complex nuances emerge: a hint of smokiness, refined leather, and a touch of bitter cocoa.
Palate
A full-bodied, rich attack with lovely energy. The firm yet ripe tannic structure supports a generous body without feeling heavy. Remarkable depth on the mid-palate, alternating between juicy black fruits, spices, and a mineral backbone that adds tension. The finish is long and lingering, combining power and freshness.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2043+
Food and wine pairings
Pair with red meat dishes (beef or lamb), aged cheeses, game dishes...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated wine (2025 guide) 92/100 (2022 vintage) (An outstanding wine)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2017 guide) Green Guide (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 Jean-Michel Gerin estate was founded in 1983 with the purchase of a vineyard plot in Côte-Rôtie. Jean-Michel comes from a family that has been settled in the region for six generations. The estate’s first vintage was released in 1987, following the incorporation of the family’s vineyards (those of Marcel and Alfred Guerin) into the Jean-Michel Gerin estate. In 1988, the estate carried out its first separate vinification, first at the "Les Grandes Places" site, then in 1996 with grapes from the "La Landonne" plot. The winemaker undertook renovations in the early 1990s; the Jean-Michel Gerin estate then acquired a fermentation room and a barrel cellar. The vineyard expanded in 2003, when planting began on the "La Viallière" plot in Côte-Rôtie, on slopes ranging from 40% to 60%. The first vintages were produced in 2009. Michaël and Alexis Gerin later joined the Jean-Michel Gerin estate, which expanded to cover about a dozen hectares in the 2010s.
Wine Spectator
Wine rated 93/100 (2022 vintage) (Exceptional wine)
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