France
Rhone
Christophe Pichon Pere et Fils Case - Cornas/Cote-Rotie, 2018
Lot
2394
Grape Variety
Producer
Christophe Pichon Pere & Fils Promesse AOP Côte Rôtie
Côte-Rôtie vines cling to steep granite slopes of terraced vineyards close to Ampuis on the west bank of the Rhône. These are the steepest slopes of the Rhône Valley, with the gradient reaching 60% at certain points. Vines facing southeast literally roast all day long under the summer sun – hence, “rotie.” Côte-Rôtie wines can include up to 20% white Viognier; in this case, Christophe uses 6% which brings delicacy and softness. The 2018 Promesse, made from 50-year-old vines, has aromas of liquorice, cherries and resin which lead to a smooth palate. It is concentrated and full bodied with flavours of bitter chocolate, vanilla and cherry jam followed by a lingering menthol finish.
Maison Christophe Pichon Allegorie AOP Cornas
The Cornas Appellation is also on the west bank of the Rhône, some 70 kilometres further south of Côte-Rôtie. Christophe has approximately one hectare at 400 metres altitude facing southeast and fully exposed to the Mistral. This is a more savoury wine with aromas of cooked fruit and vanilla; it is rich and smooth with black cherries and succulent fruits combined with a juicy acidity and fine texture. Youthful, it is well balanced and should develop nice tertiary characters.
Côte-Rôtie vines cling to steep granite slopes of terraced vineyards close to Ampuis on the west bank of the Rhône. These are the steepest slopes of the Rhône Valley, with the gradient reaching 60% at certain points. Vines facing southeast literally roast all day long under the summer sun – hence, “rotie.” Côte-Rôtie wines can include up to 20% white Viognier; in this case, Christophe uses 6% which brings delicacy and softness. The 2018 Promesse, made from 50-year-old vines, has aromas of liquorice, cherries and resin which lead to a smooth palate. It is concentrated and full bodied with flavours of bitter chocolate, vanilla and cherry jam followed by a lingering menthol finish.
Maison Christophe Pichon Allegorie AOP Cornas
The Cornas Appellation is also on the west bank of the Rhône, some 70 kilometres further south of Côte-Rôtie. Christophe has approximately one hectare at 400 metres altitude facing southeast and fully exposed to the Mistral. This is a more savoury wine with aromas of cooked fruit and vanilla; it is rich and smooth with black cherries and succulent fruits combined with a juicy acidity and fine texture. Youthful, it is well balanced and should develop nice tertiary characters.
750ml
6
14.5%
Cherries, liquorice, resin
Vanilla, cherry jam, menthol, bitter chocolate
London broil with balsamic-Dijon sauce