2020 Magnum Côte Rôtie "La Viallière" Domaine Jean Michel Gerin

📌 Description

Côte-Rôtie “La Viallière” 2020 Magnum – Domaine Jean-Michel Gerin is a high-altitude single-vineyard cuvée known for its finesse and precision. The sun-filled and concentrated 2020 vintage delivers rich texture perfectly balanced by fresh structure. The magnum format allows for slower, more harmonious ageing, enhancing complexity and longevity. This cuvée highlights the purity and elegance of great Côte-Rôtie Syrah from cooler terroirs.

🍇 Grape Variety

100% Syrah.

Aromatic profile: blackberry, cassis, violet, black pepper, black olive, smoky notes, and elegant minerality.

🌍 Region / Country

Northern Rhône – Côte-Rôtie (France).

High-altitude schist soils provide tension, finesse, and depth.

🌡️ Serving Temperature

Serve between 16 and 17 °C (61–63 °F).

Decant for 1 to 2 hours before serving.

⏳ Ageing Potential

20 to 40 years (or more in magnum).

• 2025–2035: richness, intensity, and structure.

• 2036–2065+: development toward tertiary notes of leather, truffle, spice, and smoke.

👁️ Appearance

• Color: deep purple with violet reflections.

• Clarity: bright.

• Legs: thick and regular.

👃 Nose

• Aromatic intensity: intense and refined.

• First nose: ripe dark fruits.

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

👄 Palate

• Attack: broad and structured.

• Structure: powerful yet elegant tannins, vibrant tension, dense texture.

• Dominant aromas: blackberry, cassis, spice, smoky notes.

• Overall balance: deep and harmonious.

• Length: exceptional, persistent, and elegant finish.

🍽️ Food Pairings

• Roast lamb.

• Noble game dishes.

• Grilled meats.

• Aged cheeses.

⭐ Overall Impression / Style

A powerful and elegant Côte-Rôtie combining the richness of the 2020 vintage with great precision. The magnum format enhances its ageing potential.