Cote Rotie
Cote Rotie
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Vinous (96)
Glass-staining ruby. Displays an array of intensely perfumed black and blue fruit scents that are complemented and energized by suggestions of candied flowers, exotic spices and smoky minerals. Expansive, smoke- and spice-accented blueberry, blackberry and cherry-cola flavors show superb clarity and take on allspice, olive and cracked pepper notes as the wine opens up. Weighty as well as lithe, finishing extremely long and minerally, with the floral and cherry notes echoing.HK$7,990.00 -
Vinous (96)
Opaque ruby. Intensely perfumed, spice- and mineral accented blackberry, cherry liqueur, potpourri, pipe tobacco and licorice on the penetrating nose. Sweet, spicy and focused on the palate, displaying impressively deep, ripe dark berry, kirsch, exotic spice and fruitcake flavors that slowly flesh out with aeration. Shows superb clarity and drive and finishes smoky and impressively long, with steadily building tannins and a lingering suggestion of candied violet.HK$7,575.00 -
(6x75cl) 2019Vinous (96)
Opaque ruby. Intensely perfumed, spice- and mineral accented blackberry, cherry liqueur, potpourri, pipe tobacco and licorice on the penetrating nose. Sweet, spicy and focused on the palate, displaying impressively deep, ripe dark berry, kirsch, exotic spice and fruitcake flavors that slowly flesh out with aeration. Shows superb clarity and drive and finishes smoky and impressively long, with steadily building tannins and a lingering suggestion of candied violet.HK$7,285.00 -
Vinous (92)
Deep ruby. Pungent dark berry and cherry pit aromas are complemented by candied violet, mocha and black pepper. Fleshy and expansive on the palate, offering sweet, spice-tinged black and blue fruit flavors that put on weight and become more spicy with air. Open-knit, pure and seamless in texture, finishing with superb punch and velvety tannins that add grip.HK$6,745.00 -
Vinous (94)
Deep vivid ruby. Sexy, mineral-accented aromas of fresh black and blue fruits, candied flowers, olive and exotic spices show outstanding clarity and building smokiness. Sweet, silky and energetic on the palate, offering deeply concentrated blackberry, cherry compote and floral pastille flavors that show a suave blend of heft and vibrancy. A smoky mineral nuance drives the impressively long, gently tannic finish, which leaves behind a suave violet pastille note.HK$740.00 -
Dervieux-Thaize Côte Rôtie Côte Brune Fontgent Reserve 1986 exemplifies the pinnacle of Northern Rhône excellence. Crafted from meticulously selected Syrah grapes sourced from the esteemed Côte Brune vineyards, this reserve showcases the meticulous viticultural practices of Maison Dervieux-Thaize. The 1986 vintage benefited from an optimal growing season, allowing the grapes to develop intense flavour profiles and balanced acidity. Fermented in traditional stainless steel vats and aged for over two decades in French oak barrels, the wine exhibits a profound complexity with layers of dark berries, graphite, and subtle spice notes. The elegant tannins and refined structure reflect the masterful blending and aging process, resulting in a harmonious and lingering finish. This Côte Rôtie masterpiece is a testament to the producer’s dedication to quality and the unique terroir of the Rhône Valley, making it a coveted addition for discerning collectors and connoisseurs alike.
HK$3,495.00 -
(6x75cl) 2018Domaine de Boisseyt, Cote Rotie, Cote Blonde 2018 embodies the quintessential elegance of the Côte-Rôtie appellation. Handcrafted in the heart of the Northern Rhône, this exquisite wine is produced by the esteemed Domaine de Boisseyt, renowned for their meticulous vineyard practices. The Cote Blonde vineyard, known for its north-facing slopes and granite-rich soils, imparts a refined minerality and vibrant acidity to the wine. A blend predominantly of Syrah, with a touch of Viognier, the 2018 vintage showcases deep garnet hues, complex aromas of dark berries, black pepper, and subtle floral notes. Fermented in stainless steel, followed by aging in French oak barrels, this wine achieves a perfect balance between fruit intensity and elegant tannins. Ideal for pairing with rich dishes, Domaine de Boisseyt, Cote Rotie, Cote Blonde 2018 is a testament to the artistry and tradition of fine Rhône winemaking.
HK$3,065.00 -
Wine Advocate (96)
From a scorching-hot year and compared to the 1999 and the 2009 by Jamet, the jaw-droppingly good 1989 Cote Rotie is more muscular and savory than the more sweetly fruited 1990. Offering up tons of asphalt, beef blood, smoked earth and spice, as well as a core of gamy Syrah fruit, it's fabulously textured, full-bodied, structured and has a killer finish. A big, bruiser style of Cote Rotie, it has another decade of prime drinking, and will hold for even longer.HK$10,005.00 -
Wine Advocate (93)
A forward, sexy-style Cote Rotie that shows more oomph than most in the vintage, Jamet's 2000 Cote Rotie offers the hallmark complexity of the estate with its perfumed raspberry, game, flowers, olives and peppery bouquet. This carries to a full-bodied, voluptuously textured, seamless wine that has excellent purity, low acidity and tons of charm. Probably closest in style to the 1990, drink this character-filled beauty over the coming 5-7 years.HK$38,965.00 -
James Suckling (95-96)
Plenty of violets, pepper and deep-set spices are all part of the equation here, and this is a very complex Côte Rôtie that has a wealth of darkly stony notes, coal smoke and dark chocolate. Just superb! The palate's succulent and swathed in plush, fine tannins that envelop black- and red-plum flavors. Plenty of volume, great elegance and a lot of detail. A vintage when experienced makers could still shine, and the sorting in the vineyard was clearly a large part of this. Classy wine with so much on offer. Best from 2020 for a decade or more. Tasted in tank shortly before bottling.HK$6,015.00 -
Vinous (96)
Deep, lurid purple. Assertive, highly perfumed aromas of fresh blackberry, cherry, Moroccan spices and violet pick up olive and licorice nuances with air. Juicy, energetic and appealingly sweet, offering palate-staining red/blue fruit preserve, spicecake and violet pastille flavors that become deeper as the wine opens up. The floral and mineral notes repeat with gusto on an impressively long, focused finish that features youthfully firm tannins and a touch of bitter chocolate.HK$11,025.00 -
Decanter (97)
Elegant, perfumed, floral nose. This is generous, fresh and beguilingly complex already. It's dark and brooding but brimming with fruits, spices, flowers, a touch of smoke and graphite with a remarkably mineral, salty finish. Serious, but beautiful.HK$8,600.00 -
Decanter (96)
Liqueur-fruited, incredibly dense and opulent. The alcohol is quite high and the fruit very dark, underscored by big, slightly blocky and tight tannins. Rich, warming and generous style; very much a solaire vintage.HK$8,210.00 -
(12x75cl) 2019Decanter (98)
Jean-Paul Jamet said '2019 gave wines in the style that I like to make'. A step up from the 2018 vintage, the 2019 is more vibrant and intense. A blend of 25 parcels, amounting to 17ha, almost exclusively on schist soils. No destemming. A tasting of nine different barrels across a variety of lieux-dits suggest that the 2019 Côte-Rôtie is very special indeed. This is vibrant and intense, but not as sunny as the 2018 in style - sugars and phenolics progressed at the same gradual rate in 2019, making for a more harmonious and balanced wine. You feel the hot vintage in the wine, but it's represented more as power and intensity than hot alcohol. Vivid and highly impressive.HK$19,340.00 -
Decanter (98)
Jean-Paul Jamet said '2019 gave wines in the style that I like to make'. A step up from the 2018 vintage, the 2019 is more vibrant and intense. A blend of 25 parcels, amounting to 17ha, almost exclusively on schist soils. No destemming. A tasting of nine different barrels across a variety of lieux-dits suggest that the 2019 Côte-Rôtie is very special indeed. This is vibrant and intense, but not as sunny as the 2018 in style - sugars and phenolics progressed at the same gradual rate in 2019, making for a more harmonious and balanced wine. You feel the hot vintage in the wine, but it's represented more as power and intensity than hot alcohol. Vivid and highly impressive.HK$11,300.00 -
Vinous (97)
Opaque ruby. Vibrant blackberry, cherry, incense, Moroccan spice, potpourri and smoky mineral qualities on the expansive, seductively perfumed nose. Offers vibrant black and blue fruit, spicecake, olive and floral pastille flavors that show bright detail and energetic mineral lift. The floral and spice notes recur strongly on the youthfully gripping finish, which features mounting tannins and lingering smokiness.HK$15,400.00 -
Vinous (97)
Opaque ruby. Vibrant blackberry, cherry, incense, Moroccan spice, potpourri and smoky mineral qualities on the expansive, seductively perfumed nose. Offers vibrant black and blue fruit, spicecake, olive and floral pastille flavors that show bright detail and energetic mineral lift. The floral and spice notes recur strongly on the youthfully gripping finish, which features mounting tannins and lingering smokiness.HK$7,200.00 -
Wine Advocate (98-100)
Lovers of Côte Rôtie shouldn't bother waiting for reviews of this bottling—just try to get as much as you can every year. The 2017 Cote Rotie Cote Brune should be bottled by the time you read this, but at the time of my visit, it was still in barrel. Aromatically, this has it all—violets, stems, cracked pepper, amazing fruit. It's full-bodied, dense and absolutely packed, yet it comes across as silky, lithe and engaging, with tremendous length and complexity on the finish. Always a thrill to taste out of barrel, it does firm up after bottling, so try to resist the urge to pop a cork before 2025 or so.HK$35,870.00 -
Wine Advocate (98-100)
Year after year, this is one of the top wines in the appellation. Jamet's 2018 Cote Rotie Cote Brune combines intense violet notes with mixed berries in a full-bodied wine that boasts incredible concentration yet never seems overly rich or heavy. Briny, fresh, silky and long, it's another tour de force from the talented Jamet family.HK$33,235.00 -
(6x75cl) 2017Wine Advocate (93-96)
The 2017 Cote Rotie was still in separate lots when I visited, yet I came away with remarkably similar impressions from the Gerine (fragrant charming and silky) and le Plomb (taut, intense and structural) as I did last year. A number of other lots will go into the final assemblage (Chavaroche, Fongeant, Lezardes and several more, probably including La Landonne). There's more cracked pepper and violets on the nose of the 2017 than the 2018 and also a touch more crispness and tension on the palate.HK$3,205.00 -
(6x75cl) 2020Vinous (93-95)
Dark violet color. Mineral- and smoke-accented dark berries, licorice and spicy black pepper on the deeply perfumed nose. Juicy cherry and blackcurrant flavors show impressive energy courtesy of an undercurrent of smoky minerality that adds lift and back-end cut. Picks up olive and floral notes on the impressively long finish, which is shaped by smooth, well-knit tannins.HK$4,800.00 -
(12x75cl) 1999Deriving from the revered vineyards of the French Northern Rhone region, the Duclaux Cote Rotie 1999 encapsulates elegance and refinement. Brought forth by renowned winemaking brothers Benjamin and David Duclaux, this exquisite vintage embodies the region's authentic character and the producer’s meticulous savoir-faire. Skillfully matured in the finest oak barrels for 24 months, the wine unveils a complex bouquet of raspberry, blackberry, and a hint of sweet spice. With a palate graced by robust tannins and a whisper of dark chocolate, the Duclaux Cote Rotie 1999 is a testament to the prestige and finesse of its Rhone Valley lineage. Profiles juxtapose remarkably, delivering an intricately balanced harmony between fruit-forward notes and a subtly smoky finish. Constituting a paragon of the exceptional Rhone wines, the Duclaux Cote Rotie 1999 offers aficionados an unforgettable sensory journey, and a touchstone to the mastery of French viticulture.
HK$7,820.00 -
(3x75cl) 2019Duclaux Côte-Rôtie Coteaux de Tupin 2019 is a quintessential expression of northern Rhône elegance. Sourced from meticulously selected vineyards on the steep slopes of Côte-Rôtie, this wine embodies the terroir's unique granite and shale soils. Hand-harvested Syrah grapes undergo careful maceration and are aged in French oak barrels, ensuring a harmonious integration of fruit and structure. The 2019 vintage showcases rich aromas of dark berries, violets, and subtle spice, complemented by a velvety tannic framework and a lingering finish. Produced by the esteemed Maison Duclaux, renowned for their dedication to quality and traditional winemaking techniques, this Côte-Rôtie Coteaux de Tupin 2019 is a superb choice for discerning connoisseurs seeking depth and sophistication.
HK$3,260.00 -
Introducing the refined elegance of Duclaux Cote Rotie La Chana 2021, a testament to the artistry of the Domaine Duclaux. This leading winemaker adeptly marries traditional expertise with contemporary winemaking techniques to create a wine that defies expectations. Hailing from the renowned northern Rhône appellation in France, this wine embodies the distinctive granite-rich terroir. Precisely hand-harvested Syrah and a touch of Viognier grapes are combined, nurtured in oak barrels to mature. The result is spectacular: sumptuous, complex layers of black fruit, anise and smoke, with an ever-so-subtle floral edge. The Duclaux Cote Rotie La Chana 2021 unfolds with measured grace, lingering effortlessly on the palate. It strikes a harmonious balance of concentrated power and finesse, making it a worthy addition to any discerning wine collection. This exceptional vintage is more than a wine; it's an experience, an adventure in every sip.
HK$3,800.00 -
The Duclaux Cote Rotie Maison Rouge 2017 is an epochal fine wine from the revered, family run Duclaux estate in Rhone Valley, France. Illustriously produced from Syrah grapes with a touch of Viognier, this visionary blend speaks volumes of its proud heritage. This Grand Vin features rich, dark fruit flavours, underpinned by subtle oak notes, a true exemplar of the Maison Rouge vineyard's distinctive terroir. The grapes are handpicked at their finest moment, carefully vinified in a mixture of stainless steel and oak casks, reflecting the Duclaux family's unwavering commitment to traditional methods. Aged for 18-24 months, this wine attains its full bodied, velvety structure, an exquisite echo of the renowned Cote Rotie style. Both powerful and elegant, the Duclaux Cote Rotie Maison Rouge 2017 makes a mouthwatering companion to robust meat dishes. Savour the exquisite craftsmanship within each bottle of this prestigious, limited edition fine wine.
HK$2,620.00 -
HK$99,565.00 -
(1x75cl) 2015Experience the delight of the Francois Merlin Cote Rotie 2015, an exquisite tipple from the renowned Rhone Valley of France. Crafted by the seasoned vintner François Merlin, this exceptional Syrah blend indeed attests to his expertise in innovative viticulture and traditional vinification techniques. The compelling character of the Francois Merlin Cote Rotie 2015 unfurls over the palate, exhibiting velvety texture, rich body, and an intricate medley of dark fruit, savoury spice, and smoky undertones. The grapes, sun-drenched on steep terraced slopes, are hand-harvested and subject to meticulous selection. The wine undergoes co-fermentation with Viognier - a classic tradition of the Cote Rotie zone - for an enriching layer of complexity. Rested in oak barrels, it develops remarkable structure and depth, rendering it perfectly suited for extended cellaring. For those in quest of a wine with decadent charm, the affluence and finesse bestowed by the Francois Merlin Cote Rotie 2015 make it an unmissable choice.
HK$705.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015Experience the delight of the Francois Merlin Cote Rotie 2015, an exquisite tipple from the renowned Rhone Valley of France. Crafted by the seasoned vintner François Merlin, this exceptional Syrah blend indeed attests to his expertise in innovative viticulture and traditional vinification techniques. The compelling character of the Francois Merlin Cote Rotie 2015 unfurls over the palate, exhibiting velvety texture, rich body, and an intricate medley of dark fruit, savoury spice, and smoky undertones. The grapes, sun-drenched on steep terraced slopes, are hand-harvested and subject to meticulous selection. The wine undergoes co-fermentation with Viognier - a classic tradition of the Cote Rotie zone - for an enriching layer of complexity. Rested in oak barrels, it develops remarkable structure and depth, rendering it perfectly suited for extended cellaring. For those in quest of a wine with decadent charm, the affluence and finesse bestowed by the Francois Merlin Cote Rotie 2015 make it an unmissable choice.
HK$2,455.00 -
(6x75cl) 2016
Embodying the iconic tradition of Rhône Valley winemaking, the Francois Merlin Cote Rotie 2016 is a product of meticulous vinification. Francois Merlin, a well-established producer with three generations of viticulture in his veins, utilises local expertise and time-honoured techniques in crafting this gorgeous Côte Rôtie.
Merlin's 2016 vintage emanates from 30-year-old Syrah vines, grown in distinctive Cote Brune soil, known for its richness in iron and mica. Complementing the Syrah is a small inclusion of Viognier, yielding a sophisticated blend of vibrant aromatics and structural complexity. After partially destemming the grapes, they undergo traditional fermenting in thermo-regulated vats before maturation in oak barrels for two years.
Nestled in the heart of the terroir, the Francois Merlin Cote Rotie 2016 offers a velvety, intense palate, marrying notes of blackcurrant, violet, and spice. It demonstrates a beautiful balance between opulence and elegance, a testament to the nuances of the Côte Rôtie vineyards.
HK$2,830.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021The François Merlin Côte Rôtie 2021 epitomises the elegance and depth characteristic of this esteemed appellation. Crafted in the heart of the Northern Rhône, this wine is predominantly Syrah, meticulously sourced from prime vineyard parcels cultivated with sustainable viticultural practices. François Merlin, a revered producer with a legacy of excellence, employs traditional methods combined with modern precision to ensure each vintage reflects its unique terroir. The 2021 harvest benefitted from a favourable climate, allowing optimal ripeness and concentration. In the cellar, careful fermentation and ageing in French oak barrels impart subtle complexity and finesse. The result is a sophisticated expression of dark berry aromas, intertwined with hints of spice and nuanced tannins, offering a harmonious and lingering finish. The François Merlin Côte Rôtie 2021 stands as a testament to masterful winemaking, making it a distinguished choice for connoisseurs seeking exceptional quality.
HK$2,850.00
