Domaine Jean Michel Stéphan
Côte-Rôtie Syrah
Côte-Rôtie, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Crimson-black in glass with dark brick rim. Brief decant. So gamey, wild berries on the nose, but very alive game; on palate quite seamless tannins but that ferocious- ness is in every sip. More of those red fruits but beef jerky too. Dark blood, juicy. The delicate structure of an aged Nebbiolo, with rose petal accents, meets a Bandol, covered in horse dung. Fascinating experience as hadn’t had an aged Rotie…ever?
Crimson-black in glass with dark brick rim. Brief decant. So gamey, wild berries on the nose, but very alive game; on palate quite seamless tannins but that ferocious- ness is in every sip. More of those red fruits but beef jerky too. Dark blood, juicy. The delicate structure of an aged Nebbiolo, with rose petal accents, meets a Bandol, covered in horse dung. Fascinating experience as hadn’t had an aged Rotie…ever?
Dec 16th, 2023
Really enjoyed this. Took a while to open but once it did...wow!
Really enjoyed this. Took a while to open but once it did...wow!
Aug 6th, 2015
One of the most unique wines I've known. Initial hay & barn smell, then very floral: lavender, dried potpourri, green peppercorn, savory notes--like peppered bacon. Mild, yet persistent tannins. Very long finish of stone-crushed violets. I think too much, but no denying, there is a lot to think about with this wine. =)
One of the most unique wines I've known. Initial hay & barn smell, then very floral: lavender, dried potpourri, green peppercorn, savory notes--like peppered bacon. Mild, yet persistent tannins. Very long finish of stone-crushed violets. I think too much, but no denying, there is a lot to think about with this wine. =)
Nov 18th, 2013
Sales Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant
Brett and earth and not much else.
Brett and earth and not much else.
Oct 3rd, 2017Queens barnyard with lip smacking cocoa tannins with a wild berries and bramble yet refined.
Queens barnyard with lip smacking cocoa tannins with a wild berries and bramble yet refined.
Dec 16th, 2023
Drunk cold with tacos. In a good place though not a ton of acid and structure. Continue to love 11 in the northern rhone. Not on the level of the tupin tho a few months ago
Drunk cold with tacos. In a good place though not a ton of acid and structure. Continue to love 11 in the northern rhone. Not on the level of the tupin tho a few months ago
Jul 5th, 2025