Côte Rôtie 2020 Bassenon - Yves Cuilleron

Côte Rôtie 2020 Bassenon - Yves Cuilleron

• A cuvée made from 2 hectares of south-facing terraced vines on the hillside of Semons. "Bassenon" is the name of the stream located at the bottom of the hillside.
• Soils: granite and gneiss, typical of the south of this AOC area.
• Varieties planted: 90% syrah, 10% viognier.
• Cultivation: high-density planting (8,000-10,000 vines per hectare). No insecticides few treatments (depending on weather), small amount of organic-only fertiliser, with respect of soil and vine balance. Vigour and yield control, leaf-thinning and green harvesting to promote grape maturation.
• Vinification: the grapes are picked by hand; and then sorted, crushed and partially destemmed in the cellar. Open, temperature-controlled vatting for about 3 weeks, with regular cap-punching and pumping-over. Malolactic-fermented in barriques with native yeasts.
• Maturing: 18 months in barriques.
• Alcohol content: 13%.
• Style: an elegant bouquet that mixes Syrah’s red berry fruits with Viognier’s floral character (violets). Elegant, fresh and airy on the palate. Subtle yet prominent tannins.
• Ageing: drink for the primary aromas during the first 5 years, or for the secondary aromas up to 10 years and more.
• Food match: meat with a delicate yet characterful texture (roast quail with spice bread and prunes).

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