Benjamin et David Duclaux

La Germine Côte-Rôtie Syrah

9.164 ratings
9.112 pro ratings
Côte-Rôtie, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Austin Hohnke

Delicate and mineral. Incredibly dry. Fruit seems under ripe. Peppery. 95% Syrah, 5% Viognier. Ready to drink.

Delicate and mineral. Incredibly dry. Fruit seems under ripe. Peppery. 95% Syrah, 5% Viognier. Ready to drink.

Dec 25th, 2022
Ezekiel James Hampton

Juicy but iron, blood sausage, raspberry, white pepper, crumble cake. Amazing.

Juicy but iron, blood sausage, raspberry, white pepper, crumble cake. Amazing.

Oct 26th, 2022
Sipping Fine Wine

A blend of 95% Syrah and 5% Viognier, aromas of berry fruits and beautiful floral scents with slight citrus notes. On the palate raspberry and cherry flavors with a sweet herb character. Tight tannins, great mouthfeel, lingering, ending with mineral character. Nice!

A blend of 95% Syrah and 5% Viognier, aromas of berry fruits and beautiful floral scents with slight citrus notes. On the palate raspberry and cherry flavors with a sweet herb character. Tight tannins, great mouthfeel, lingering, ending with mineral character. Nice!

Jan 25th, 2019
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.3

At a party these great wine whirl by too fast. It deserved more attention - fresh berry, spice and meaty.

At a party these great wine whirl by too fast. It deserved more attention - fresh berry, spice and meaty.

Apr 15th, 2018
Natalia Denisova

Medium ruby color with garnet ring. Pronounced aromas of spices, herbs, blackberry, blueberry, ripe strawberry, raspberry, cream and vanilla. Developing. Acidity is medium, tanins are medium, silky and well-integrated into structure. Medium body, pronounced flavor of black pepper, ripe strawberries, blackberry, touch of vanilla. Long finish. Extremely fresh and elegant expression of Syrah, very good wine.

Medium ruby color with garnet ring. Pronounced aromas of spices, herbs, blackberry, blueberry, ripe strawberry, raspberry, cream and vanilla. Developing. Acidity is medium, tanins are medium, silky and well-integrated into structure. Medium body, pronounced flavor of black pepper, ripe strawberries, blackberry, touch of vanilla. Long finish. Extremely fresh and elegant expression of Syrah, very good wine.

Feb 11th, 2018
David E

Excellent example from a small producer. Now is the right time to drink this: blackberry and white pepper are harmonious, tertiary sous bois flavors and a surprisingly fresh acidity keep the frame full. It's not a powerhouse but it's well-built.

Excellent example from a small producer. Now is the right time to drink this: blackberry and white pepper are harmonious, tertiary sous bois flavors and a surprisingly fresh acidity keep the frame full. It's not a powerhouse but it's well-built.

1 person found it helpfulJun 4th, 2016
Michael Perry

Lovely

Lovely

1 person found it helpfulApr 23rd, 2016
Mac Hofeditz

Amazing cotie

Amazing cotie

1 person found it helpfulMar 24th, 2016
Eric Rueber

Bacon and anise on the nose, decent fruit on the mid-palate, not a long finish, little black cherry at finish, good match with pesto lamb chops.

Bacon and anise on the nose, decent fruit on the mid-palate, not a long finish, little black cherry at finish, good match with pesto lamb chops.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 5th, 2016
Robert Scruggs

Nice red ripe berry fruit and delicious upon opening. Probably needs decanting, but I'm jumping in!

Nice red ripe berry fruit and delicious upon opening. Probably needs decanting, but I'm jumping in!

1 person found it helpfulJan 17th, 2016