Yves Cuilleron - Côte-Rôtie Lieu-dit Bonnivières 2021
94/100
RVF
92/100
Decanter
16,5/20
Jancis Robinson
89-91/100
Jeb Dunnuck
"The richness and power of Syrah"
"The nose evokes Christmas spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon. There is also a peppery freshness. Light to medium-bodied, this wine is more full-bodied and concentrated than some 2021s, but it is nevertheless relatively refined. Good acidity, low alcohol content, and a flavorful finish. Produced from an east-facing mica schist hillside located in the Bonnivières area." (Decanter 2022)
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Eye
Powerful, dense black color
Nose
The richness and power of Syrah, notes of black fruits such as blackcurrant and black cherry
Mouth
Very pure and balanced, with a velvety texture, the freshness of the terroir brings a beautiful density to the wine.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2036+
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with game or strong-flavored meats such as venison stew with sour cherries, duck confit parmentier, duck breast with caramelized endives...
Bettane & Desseauve
3-star rating (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Yves Cuilleron is the largest wine producer in the entire northern Rhône region, with 65 hectares currently under cultivation and around twenty different wines, mainly from Saint-Joseph, Condrieu, and Côte Rôtie. Only the Crozes wines are made from purchased grapes. Indigenous yeasts and aging in wood (9 months for whites, 18 months for reds) define a style that is certainly woody, but where each terroir ultimately expresses itself. Starting with the 2015 vintage, each appellation offers a cuvée with a lieu-dit name. One of the leading addresses in the Rhône Valley.
Decanter
Wine rated (2022 guide) 92/100
About wine:
The nose evokes Christmas spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon. There is also a peppery freshness. Light to medium-bodied, this wine is more full-bodied and concentrated than some 2021s, but it is nevertheless relatively refined. Good acidity, low alcohol content, and a savory finish. Produced from an east-facing mica schist hillside located in the Bonnivières area. Partial destemming, indigenous yeasts, no insecticides or pesticides.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2024 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the estate:
A benchmark in the northern valley, particularly for its Condrieu wines. Based in Chavanay, Yves Cuilleron took over the estate in 1987, which was founded in 1920 by his paternal grandfather and then managed by his uncle Antoine. He has gradually expanded the estate (now covering 70 hectares), planted with high-density vines and managed in a very sustainable manner on the right bank of the Rhône (Condrieu, Côte-Rôtie, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray, and Cornas) and, since 2012, on the left bank (Crozes-Hermitage).
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2024 guide) 94/100
Rated estate (2024 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good-quality wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
In 1987, Yves Cuilleron took over the family estate founded by his grandfather in 1920. Dynamic and enterprising, Yves has continued to develop the estate, which now covers 90 hectares in the main appellations of the northern Rhône Valley, complemented by a wine trading business. The style of the wines has been refined in recent years and the terroirs are increasingly being showcased thanks to a very interesting range of single vineyard wines. This is a trusted estate.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 16.5/20
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated 89-91/100
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review and opinion by Mr. OLIVIER R. Published on 06/07/2025
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