Domaine Rémi Niero - Côte-Rôtie Les 400 de la Viallière 2018 (Magnum)
92-94/100
Robert Parker
"Limited to 400 numbered magnums"
This unique cuvée is the result of exceptional vintages and a prestigious terroir, the “La Viallière” vineyard. Grown on brown soils, it stands out for its depth, its velvety texture, and its aromatic intensity. Limited exclusively to 400 numbered magnums, the size of the bottles gives the wine an extraordinary capacity for aging that will allow it to stand the test of time…
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Eye
Dress with purple highlights
Nose
Expressive notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, violet, and white pepper
Palate
Harmonious, full-bodied, beautifully mature without any heaviness, with a rich, velvety layer of ripe tannins and a rich, indulgent palate featuring dark fruit and spices.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2040
Production
This vintage is limited to just 400 numbered magnums. The large size of the bottles gives the wine extraordinary aging potential that will allow it to stand the test of time…
Food and Wine Pairings
Pair with hare terrine, roast pigeon, rib of beef, hare saddle à la royale, braised duck, woodcock with porcini mushrooms, or roast lamb
Decanter
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated 92–94/100 (2017 vintage) (A fantastic wine)
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
Tucked away on a small cul-de-sac in the heart of the village of Condrieu, Domaine Niero has just nine hectares of vineyards: four in Condrieu, two in Côte Rôtie, a little over one in Saint-Joseph, and a little less than one in Crozes-Hermitage. There is also about one hectare dedicated to the Collines Rhodaniennes IGP, planted with both Syrah and Viognier. Although the estate’s clean and modern approach is undeniable, the wines are full of character and express the distinct terroirs from which they come.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2024 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
Since 2004, Rémi has been at the helm of this family-owned estate, which boasts a fine array of terroirs in Condrieu, with 4 hectares divided into six plots. He also produces several Côte-Rôtie cuvées from the Viallière and Bassenon terroirs, as well as a Saint-Joseph cuvée, Bois Prieur, and another in Crozes-Hermitage. The wines are serious and rather classic, though their aging sometimes leaves a slight mark on them during their youth.
Jancis Robinson
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended