📌 Description
Côte-Rôtie Les Triotes 2020 – Domaine Garon is an intense and refined Syrah from the steep slopes of the Rhône’s right bank. A sunny and generous vintage, 2020 delivers a wine that is ample, concentrated, and elegant, combining controlled power with aromatic finesse.
🍇 Grape Variety
100% Syrah.
The king grape of the Northern Rhône expresses itself here with richness and nuance: ripe black fruits, violet, pepper, sweet spices, and a smoky touch.
🌍 Region / Country
Northern Rhône Valley – Côte-Rôtie (France).
A blend of parcels planted on schist and granite soils, on steep south and southeast-facing slopes, bringing minerality and depth.
🌡️ Serving Temperature
Serve between 16 and 17 °C (61–63 °F). Decant 1 to 2 hours when young to reveal its full complexity.
⏳ Ageing Potential
15 to 20 years.
• 2024–2028: powerful youth, firm yet elegant tannins.
• 2029–2036: peak, perfect balance between richness and refinement.
• After 2037: evolution toward tertiary notes (leather, game, truffle, forest floor).
👁️ Appearance
• Color: deep garnet with violet reflections.
• Clarity: clear and bright.
• Legs: dense and tight, showing concentration and power.
👃 Nose
• Aromatic intensity: rich and complex.
• First nose: blackberry, blackcurrant, black plum.
• Second nose: violet, black pepper, spices, smoky and mineral nuances.
👄 Palate
• Attack: ample and generous.
• Structure: powerful, refined tannins with balanced acidity.
• Dominant aromas: ripe black fruits, licorice, violet, woody touches, wet stone.
• Overall balance: structured, deep, and harmonious.
• Length: very persistent, with a spicy, mineral finish.
🍽️ Food Pairings
• Grilled red meats (prime rib, ribeye).
• Game meats and birds (wild boar, venison, pheasant).
• Rich stews (civet, Provençal daube).
• Aged cheeses (Bleu de Gex, Saint-Nectaire, sheep’s tomme).
⭐ Overall Impression / Style
Côte-Rôtie Les Triotes 2020 – Domaine Garon is a Syrah of great character, combining concentration, elegance, and complexity. A full-bodied and racy wine, reflecting both the solar power of the vintage and the refinement of the terroir.
