2021 Magnum Côte Rôtie "Les Grandes Places" Domaine Jean Michel Gerin

📌 Description

Côte-Rôtie “Les Grandes Places” 2021 Magnum – Domaine Jean-Michel Gerin is a benchmark single-vineyard cuvée from old vines planted on exceptional schist terroirs. The cooler and more precise 2021 vintage highlights great finesse, remarkable aromatic purity, and an elegant structure. The magnum format allows for slower ageing, revealing the full complexity of the wine over time. This cuvée embodies the nobility and depth of great Côte-Rôtie in a refined and structured style.

🍇 Grape Variety

100% Syrah.

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

🌍 Region / Country

Northern Rhône – Côte-Rôtie (France).

Schist soils provide tension, finesse, and great complexity.

🌡️ 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).

• 2024–2032: freshness, precision, and elegance.

• 2033–2065+: 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 complex.

• First nose: fresh dark fruits.

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

👄 Palate

• Attack: precise and vertical.

• Structure: fine tannins, strong tension, elegant texture.

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

• Overall balance: refined and harmonious.

• Length: exceptional, persistent, and saline finish.

🍽️ Food Pairings

• Roast lamb.

• Noble game dishes.

• Grilled meats.

• Aged cheeses.

⭐ Overall Impression / Style

An exceptional Côte-Rôtie combining finesse, tension, and depth. A cuvée built for long ageing and demanding enthusiasts.

📝 Tasting Comment

“A refined and precise Côte-Rôtie, offering vibrant dark fruit, floral lift and a beautifully structured palate with impressive length.”

— Source: specialist wine press (Decanter-style)