Domaine Jean-Michel Gérin - Côte-Rôtie La Viallière 2023
94/100
Robert Parker
"A lovely mineral character in this intense and deep Syrah"
“The 2023 Côte-Rôtie ‘La Viaillière,’ a cuvée produced since 2009, was aged in demi-muids with approximately 30% new oak. As is often the case with this producer, it is the most reductive wine in the cellar when young. After aeration, it reveals a floral bouquet of peony and rose. Medium- to full-bodied, it is harmonious, round, and enveloping, centered around a particularly beautiful core of fruit, framed by elegant and finely chiseled tannins. Long and airy, it finishes with notes of black fruit and a slight firmness that should soften with time.” (Wine Advocate 2026) • Very limited quantities.
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Eye
A deep garnet-red color with purplish 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 tannic structure—firm yet ripe—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
Enjoy it with red meat dishes (beef or lamb), aged cheeses, game dishes...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2026 guide) 94/100 (Outstanding wine)
About the wine:
The 2023 Côte-Rôtie “La Viaillière,” a cuvée produced since 2009, was aged in demi-muids, with approximately 30% new oak. As is often the case with this producer, it is the most reductive wine in the cellar when young. After aeration, it reveals a floral bouquet of peony and rose. Medium- to full-bodied, it is harmonious, round, and enveloping, centered around a particularly beautiful core of fruit, framed by elegant and finely chiseled tannins. Long and airy, it finishes with notes of black fruit and a slight firmness that should soften with time.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2017 guide) Green Guide (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste 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 produced 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 from the “Les Grandes Places” vineyard, then in 1996 with grapes from the “La Landonne” plot. The winemaker undertook renovations in the early 1990s; the Jean-Michel Gerin estate was then equipped with 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 had expanded to about a dozen hectares by the 2010s.
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