Domaine Patrick & Christophe Bonnefond Côte-Rôtie "Côte Rozier" 2022
Old Vines 40-60 years. Deep, opaque ruby. Intense aromas of violet, cracked black pepper, smoked bacon, black olive, and crushed granite. Full-bodied and layered with blackberry, blueberry compote, and bitter chocolate. Firm, grippy tannins are balanced by vibrant acidity. The mid-palate reveals wet stone and smoked meat, leading to a long, mineral-driven finish.
Needs extended cellaring. Decant 3+ hours if drinking young. Best from 2030–2045+
Food Pairing: Braised lamb shank, venison with juniper, wild mushroom stew.
About Domaine Patrick & Christophe Bonnefond
Based in Ampuis (Northern Rhône), the Bonnefond brothers craft benchmark Côte-Rôtie with meticulous, traditional methods. Their 5.5-hectare estate focuses on organic farming, hand-harvesting, and whole-cluster fermentation in concrete tanks. Wines age 20–24 months in seasoned French oak, emphasising terroir transparency over oak influence. Style: Classic, structured, aromatic Syrah with lifted florals, iron-minerality, and aging potential.
Old Vines 40-60 years. Deep, opaque ruby. Intense aromas of violet, cracked black pepper, smoked bacon, black olive, and crushed granite. Full-bodied and layered with blackberry, blueberry compote, and bitter chocolate. Firm, grippy tannins are balanced by vibrant acidity. The mid-palate reveals wet stone and smoked meat, leading to a long, mineral-driven finish.
Needs extended cellaring. Decant 3+ hours if drinking young. Best from 2030–2045+
Food Pairing: Braised lamb shank, venison with juniper, wild mushroom stew.
About Domaine Patrick & Christophe Bonnefond
Based in Ampuis (Northern Rhône), the Bonnefond brothers craft benchmark Côte-Rôtie with meticulous, traditional methods. Their 5.5-hectare estate focuses on organic farming, hand-harvesting, and whole-cluster fermentation in concrete tanks. Wines age 20–24 months in seasoned French oak, emphasising terroir transparency over oak influence. Style: Classic, structured, aromatic Syrah with lifted florals, iron-minerality, and aging potential.
Old Vines 40-60 years. Deep, opaque ruby. Intense aromas of violet, cracked black pepper, smoked bacon, black olive, and crushed granite. Full-bodied and layered with blackberry, blueberry compote, and bitter chocolate. Firm, grippy tannins are balanced by vibrant acidity. The mid-palate reveals wet stone and smoked meat, leading to a long, mineral-driven finish.
Needs extended cellaring. Decant 3+ hours if drinking young. Best from 2030–2045+
Food Pairing: Braised lamb shank, venison with juniper, wild mushroom stew.
About Domaine Patrick & Christophe Bonnefond
Based in Ampuis (Northern Rhône), the Bonnefond brothers craft benchmark Côte-Rôtie with meticulous, traditional methods. Their 5.5-hectare estate focuses on organic farming, hand-harvesting, and whole-cluster fermentation in concrete tanks. Wines age 20–24 months in seasoned French oak, emphasising terroir transparency over oak influence. Style: Classic, structured, aromatic Syrah with lifted florals, iron-minerality, and aging potential.