📌 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.
