2020 Côte Rôtie "Les Rochins" Domaine Garon

📌 Description

Côte-Rôtie Les Rochins 2020 – Domaine Garon is an intense and refined Syrah from steep slopes of schist and gneiss soils. A sunny, powerful vintage, 2020 delivers a wine that is ample, concentrated, and elegant, where ripe fruit richness balances with floral finesse and the terroir’s mineral depth.

🍇 Grape Variety

100% Syrah.

The emblematic grape of the Northern Rhône is expressed here in a rich, racy style: ripe black fruits, violet, pepper, spices, and smoky notes.

🌍 Region / Country

Northern Rhône Valley – Côte-Rôtie (France).

The Les Rochins climat, located near the Côte Brune, is composed of poor schist and gneiss soils, producing dense, powerful, and elegant wines.

🌡️ Serving Temperature

Serve between 16 and 17 °C (61–63 °F). Decant for 1 to 2 hours when young to release its full aromatic complexity.

⏳ Ageing Potential

15 to 20 years.

• 2024–2028: fruit-driven power, with present but balanced tannins.

• 2029–2036: peak, masterful balance of richness and refinement.

• After 2037: tertiary notes of leather, game, truffle, and forest floor.

👁️ Appearance

• Color: deep garnet with violet highlights.

• Clarity: clear and bright.

• Legs: thick and regular, showing richness and concentration.

👃 Nose

• Aromatic intensity: intense and complex.

• First nose: blackberry, blackcurrant, black plum.

• Second nose: violet, black pepper, licorice, smoky and mineral nuances.

👄 Palate

• Attack: ample and structured.

• Structure: racy, elegant tannins with controlled acidity.

• Dominant aromas: ripe black fruits, spices, violet, smoky notes, and wet stone.

• Overall balance: powerful, refined, and harmonious.

• Length: very persistent, with a spicy, mineral finish.

🍽️ Food Pairings

• Grilled or aged red meats (prime rib, ribeye).

• Game meats and birds (wild boar, venison, pheasant).

• Rich slow-cooked dishes (civet, daube).

• Characterful aged cheeses (Bleu d’Auvergne, Salers, sheep’s tomme).

⭐ Overall Impression / Style

Côte-Rôtie Les Rochins 2020 – Domaine Garon is a racy, powerful Syrah, showcasing the solar richness of the vintage alongside the terroir’s mineral finesse. A wine of strong character, built for ageing.