Coeur de Rose
Domaine de Rosiers - Côte-Rôtie
Red,Côte-Rôtie
98% Syrah - 2% Viognier.
history
The Domaine de Rosiers, a historic family estate located in Ampuis in the Rhône Valley, has been passed down through three generations. Since 2013, Maxime Gourdain has managed the 8-hectare vineyard, succeeding his grandfather André and uncle Louis Drevon.
The estate, renowned in the Côte-Rôtie appellation, expanded to produce its first Condrieu in 2014 and IGP Collines Rhodaniennes in 2016. Its vineyards span the right bank of the Rhône in Ampuis, Tupin-et-Semons, and Saint-Michel-sur-Rhône.
Maxime has preserved the estate's environmental practices while enhancing soil and vine management throughout the seasons. Committed to crafting high-quality, authentic wines through sustainable viticulture and traditional methods, the estate earned HVE certification in 2020 and began its conversion to organic farming in 2021.
Vineyard
Although the harvest is a key moment for the estate, many other stages are just as important throughout the seasons. Work in the vineyards is continuous, with 3 to 15 people working on the estate depending on the season. The soil significantly influences the aromatic profile of the grape varieties and, ultimately, the wines.
The estate has three main soil types:
Schist for the Côte-Rôtie vines, with varying levels of rock degradation.
Granite for the Condrieu vines, with finer, sandy soils.
Alluvial soils for the IGP Collines Rhodaniennes, near the village, formed by eroded materials from the hills and the Rhône river.
Winemaking
Manual harvest, destemmed and crushed at the start of fermentation. The proportion of new barrels is on average 50%. A selection of 10 barrels is made after 20 months from the hundred barrels aged each year at the estate. The selection is made from all the different Côte-Rôtie parcels of the estate. This choice is made through tasting just before bottling their Drevon cuvée. Thus, they aim to create a limited blend cuvée, maintaining the same structure and spirit as their DREVON cuvée, while seeking greater concentration of aromas and structure in order to create an exceptional cellar-worthy cuvée that highlights the full potential of the vintage.
Tasting notes
Delicate nose with aromas of fruit (mostly dark fruits). Dark fruits, spices (pepper) on slightly woody background.
Food pairing
Rich, Flavorful Sauces, Charcuterie, Cheese, Grilled Vegetables and Mushrooms, Herb-Infused Dishes, Spicy Dishes, Game Meats, Grilled or Roasted Meats
Aging potential
Grape varieties
98% Syrah - 2% Viognier.
Press
Current and upcoming vintage ratings :
202293 Jeb Dunnuck
93
2022
Blended with 2% Viognier and aged 20 months in barrel (50% new), the 2022 Côte Rôtie Cuvée Coeur De Rose brings more flesh and opulence, with medium to full-bodied aromas and flavors of black raspberries, red plums, spring flowers, and spicy, meaty nuances. I love its overall texture, and it has plenty of mid-palate depth and velvety tannins, all making for a brilliant Côte Rôtie that will benefit from just 2-3 years in the cellar. Drink 2027-2040.
Jeb Dunnuck
Terrisson Wines
32 Rue Robert Mallet Stevens
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.66.23.44.22
32 Rue Robert Mallet Stevens
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.66.23.44.22
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