2020 Patrick & Christophe Bonnefond, Cote Rotie, Colline Couzou

Managed by brothers Patrick and Christophe since 1990, this family estate operates ten hectares of vineyards in the heart of the Northern Rhône’s prestigious Côte-Rôtie appellation. This wine is made from Syrah grown in a blend of plots across the northern and southern sectors of the region, featuring a mix of schist and granite soils. In the glass, it presents clear notes of black cherry, violet, and cracked black pepper, supported by a medium-to-full body and a polished, supple texture. The 2020 vintage provided favorable conditions that resulted in balanced, fresh fruit and a refined tannic structure. It is ready to enjoy now but maintains the structural integrity to evolve in the cellar for the next decade.