Bottler: Jean-Michel Stephan, 1 ancienne route de Semons, 69420 Tupin-et-Semons / France
In the glass
Colour
Dense purple with a black core, nearly opaque to the rim – a visually impressive wine.
Nose
Intense notes of wild raspberry, blackberry, blackcurrant and elderberry, complemented by ethereal hints of eucalyptus and box wood as well as liquorice, pepper and juniper.
Palate
Fresh and mineral-driven with sweet fruit, invigorating acidity, a saline note and a fine-grained, pronounced tannin structure – complex and long-lasting.
Character
Powerful yet delicate – a wine with great ageing potential that masterfully combines strength and finesse.
Pairing
Braised oxtail, roasted saddle of hare with juniper and sloe sauce or robust game dishes.
Notes
Old Syrah vines (planted 1902–2005) on granite, slate and gneiss; 10% Viognier and Serine as complement; no fining, minimal sulphur addition – artisanal winemaking at the highest level.
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
Dense, almost impenetrable purple, black at the core and nearly opaque right to the rim – a wine that signals depth and seriousness even in the glass.
Nose
The nose is of striking complexity: wild raspberries, blackberries and blackcurrants merge with the dark spice of elderberries and juniper. Ethereal notes of boxwood and eucalyptus weave elegantly through the bouquet, underpinned by liquorice and freshly ground pepper. For all its intensity, the nose never feels heavy – it possesses playfulness, precision and genuine finesse.
Palate
On the palate, a multi-layered, powerful wine unfolds with remarkably vibrant freshness and minerality. Dark, juicy fruit meets spicy depth, a bracing acidity holds everything in balance. The fine-grained, distinctive tannin structure is firm, yet never angular – a sign of the vintage’s quality and the old vines.
Finish
Long, saline-mineral and persistently spicy. The finish leaves a lasting impression of granite and dark fruit – a wine that doesn’t let go.
Terroir & Origin
The grapes grow on a mosaic of granite, slate, gneiss and glacial sand – the classic, archaic terroir of the northern Rhône, which gives the wine its characteristic minerality and depth.
Grape Variety & Vinification
A blend of old Syrah vines (planted between 1902 and 2005) plus around 10% Viognier and Serine. Consistently crafted with artisanal methods: no fining, minimal sulphur added shortly before bottling. Purism in its purest form.
Food Pairing Suggestions
An ideal companion to saddle of hare with juniper and sloe sauce and celeriac purée or oxtail stuffed with bread and bone marrow. For those who prefer something more unusual: the dark spice harmonises surprisingly well with chocolate noodles with glazed chestnuts and orange.
Special Features
A wine with extraordinary ageing potential. Those patient enough will be rewarded – yet even today, “Les Binardes” 2019 demonstrates what Côte Rôtie means in its purest form.
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