Côte-Rôtie — 'roasted slope' — is the Northern Rhône's most prestigious appellation, producing singular Syrah wines from near-vertical granite terraces above Ampuis. The wines combine power with extraordinary elegance and complexity: violets, black olive, smoked meat, and an iron-mineral backbone that no other Syrah wine can replicate. Viognier may be blended in up to 20% to add perfume and stability.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | Superb Syrah year; concentration with freshness |
| 2021 | — | Elegant, fragrant wines of great finesse |
| 2020 | — | Among the greatest Côte-Rôtie vintages ever made |
| 2019 | — | Classic vintage; violet perfume and iron mineral |
| 2017 | — | Accessible and aromatic; drinking beautifully now |