Côte Rôtie 2023 Seigneur de Maugiron - Delas Frères
94/100 James Suckling
The 2023 Delas Frères Côte-Rôtie Seigneur de Maugiron reveals a still reserved profile in its youth, but already marked by great depth and distinction. Aromas of dark fruit gradually open up with aeration, accompanied by nuances of graphite and delicate spices that lend considerable elegance to the whole.
The palate seduces with the balance between the generous ripeness of the fruit and the finesse of the tannins. The texture evolves with precision, moving from a silky sensation on the attack to a more velvety and assertive structure on the finish. Aged primarily in large oak casks, this first vintage highlights the purity of the terroir and possesses excellent aging potential after a few years of cellaring.
Appellation: Côte-Rôtie
Vineyard: It extends over 3 communes: Saint Cyr sur Rhône, Ampuis, Tupin-Semons, on the right bank of the Rhône, in the Rhône department.
Soil: in the north, in Côte Brune, terraces of ferrous micaschists, very steep covered with a schist arena (arzel); in Côte Blonde, varied geology, predominance of gneiss, granite at the extreme south of the appellation.
Climate: moderate continental, dry and hot in summer, regular rainfall in the other seasons.
History: one of the oldest vineyards in France. The Romans developed it a lot. In the Middle Ages, it is said that the lord of Maugiron shared his property between his two daughters, one brunette and the other blonde, hence the names given to the wines, "Côte Brune" and "Côte Blonde".
Area under production : 230 ha
Annual production: 8,400hl; basic yield: 40 hl/ha.
Grape varieties : Syrah, at least 80%, and Viognier 10 to 20% allowed.
Data sheet
| Note | Between 91 and 94 |
|---|---|
| Note JS | 94/100 |
| Partner Areas | Yes |
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Red |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Côte-Rôtie |
| Level | Perfect |
| Label | Perfect |
| Region | Rhône |
| Areas of Rhône | Delas Frères |
Red
Dry white
Sweet
Sparkling
Sparkling rosé
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Sweet
Red
Dry white
Sweet
Rosé
Sparkling
