Côte Rôtie „Les Binardes“ AOC 2023

Wine Description for Côte Rôtie „Les Binardes“ AOC 2023 by Maison Stephan

Colour & Appearance

Deep, dense violet with youthful intensity – a wine that reveals its heritage from old Syrah vines already in the glass.

Nose

Complex and spicy: dark blackberries, plums and blackcurrant meld with blueberries and fine notes of liquorice and violets. The 10% Viognier lends the bouquet a subtle floral elegance, without pushing itself to the fore.

Palate

Remarkably fresh and juicy for a Côte Rôtie – here the cool signature of Maison Stephan reveals itself. Plenty of violet fruit without heavy oak notes or meaty undertones, instead a hint of olive tapenade and a wonderful minerality stemming from the granite and gneiss soils. Silky, balanced, expressive – a Syrah with finesse rather than power.

Finish

Elegant and lingering with fine spice and mineral aftertaste. The restrained 12.5% alcohol underscores the drinking pleasure.

Terroir & Origin

From the legendary Côte Blonde below Tupin: terraced vineyards on granite, quartz and orthogneiss. The vines were planted between 1986 and 1994 through sélection massale – organically farmed, hand-harvested.

Grape Variety & Vinification

90% Syrah, 10% Viognier. Semi-carbonic maceration, gentle pressing, 12 months ageing in barrels. Bottled without fining, filtration or added sulphites – pure expression of terroir.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Lamb rack with herb crust, beef steak with black olives, duck breast with plums, aged Comté or tapenade on toasted bread.

Special Features

A natural wine in the truest sense: without oenological tricks, with respect for terroir and tradition. The low alcohol content and vibrant freshness make this 2023 already approachable now – a Côte Rôtie that places elegance above opulence.