Domaine Rémi Niero - Côte-Rôtie Les 400 de la Viallière 2020 (Magnum avec étui)
95-97+/100
Jeb Dunnuck
94/100
James Suckling
93/100
RVF
"Limited to 400 numbered magnums, this is a little gem you won't want to miss!"
“On another level, the 2020 Les 400 De La Viallière Côte Rôtie is pure class, offering classic black raspberries along with aromas and flavors of spring flowers, game, rose petals, and spices. It is full-bodied, with a fluid, multidimensional palate and incredibly polished tannins. This is a magnificent Côte Rôtie in the making.” (Jeb Dunnuck 2022). Exclusively limited to 400 numbered magnums, the size of the bottles gives the wine extraordinary aging potential that will stand the test of time…
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Eye
Deep purple color
Nose
Elegant, floral, and spicy, it develops notes of truffle and dried flowers after a few years of aging
Palate
Full-bodied and delicate, with a true elegance, showing beautiful maturity without any heaviness; a rich, velvety texture with 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 an extraordinary aging potential that will allow it to stand the test of time…
Food and wine pairings
Serve with hare terrine, roast pigeon, rib of beef, hare saddle à la royale, braised duck, woodcock with porcini mushrooms, roast lamb...
Decanter
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
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 comprises just nine hectares of vineyards: four in Condrieu, two in Côte Rôtie, just over one in Saint-Joseph, and just under one in Crozes-Hermitage. There is also about one hectare dedicated to the Collines Rhodaniennes IGP, planted with both Syrah and Viognier. Although the clean, modern approach is undeniable, the wines are full of character and expressive of their different terroirs.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100
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 selection of terroirs in Condrieu, with 4 hectares divided into six plots. He also produces several Côte-Rôtie vintages from the Viallière and Bassenon terroirs, as well as a Saint-Joseph vintage, Bois Prieur, and another in Crozes-Hermitage. The wines are serious, rather classic, with aging that sometimes leaves a slight mark on them during their youth.
Jancis Robinson
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
A textured, concentrated, and lively red with aromas of black fruit, grilled meat, burnt thyme, dried rosemary, and sweet spices. It is medium-bodied with fine tannins. A rich wine with plenty of texture. The juicy, dense character of the berries is complemented by a lively core of spices and fine tannins, lending a more serious touch to the palate. Lively and concentrated with a long finish. Enjoy now or cellar.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2022 guide) 95-97+/100
About the wine:
On another level, the 2020 Les 400 De La Viallière Côte Rôtie is pure class, offering classic black raspberries along with aromas and flavors of spring flowers, game, rose petals, and spices. It is full-bodied, with a fluid, multidimensional palate and incredibly polished tannins. This is a magnificent Côte Rôtie in the making.
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