France
Rhone
Christophe Pichon Pere et Fils Cote Rotie/Cornas/Condrieu Case, 2019
Lot
3256
Grape Variety
Producer
Christophe Pichon Pere & Fils Promesse AOP Côte Rôtie
Côte-Rôtie is the most northern Appellation of the Rhône wine region, and its hillsides are the steepest in the Rhône Valley. Domaine Pichon farms three hectares of 50-year-old vines on steep slopes of schist with Promesse a blend of several parcels. The 2019 has intense oaky aromas of coffee, spice, toast and vanilla which lie over a background of ripe dark fruits. It is a supple mellow wine, linear in shape with succulent mid-palate fruit. Flavours of blackcurrants are complemented by smoky notes which in turn lead to a bitter savoury finish. As is the tradition in Côte-Rôtie, Syrah was co-fermented with 6% Viognier in stainless steel tanks with an extended maceration on skins for 28 days. The wine was matured in new and one-year-old barrels for 14 months.
Maison Christophe Pichon Allegorie AOP Cornas
Lots of herbal characters, mint and nettles complement aromas of blackcurrant chew and fresh vanilla. It is medium bodied with a supple succulent palate making it extremely approachable. A one-hectare plot on granite and decomposed granite soils is at 400 metres and facing southeast. It was matured in older oak barrels for 14 months, with much less apparent.
Christophe Pichon Pere & Fils AOP Condrieu
Fresh pineapple and lime aromas lead to a rich palate. It is supple with lots of ripe fruit flavours, and a broad round structure with honeyed flavours finishing on delicious lemon and lime citrus notes.
Côte-Rôtie is the most northern Appellation of the Rhône wine region, and its hillsides are the steepest in the Rhône Valley. Domaine Pichon farms three hectares of 50-year-old vines on steep slopes of schist with Promesse a blend of several parcels. The 2019 has intense oaky aromas of coffee, spice, toast and vanilla which lie over a background of ripe dark fruits. It is a supple mellow wine, linear in shape with succulent mid-palate fruit. Flavours of blackcurrants are complemented by smoky notes which in turn lead to a bitter savoury finish. As is the tradition in Côte-Rôtie, Syrah was co-fermented with 6% Viognier in stainless steel tanks with an extended maceration on skins for 28 days. The wine was matured in new and one-year-old barrels for 14 months.
Maison Christophe Pichon Allegorie AOP Cornas
Lots of herbal characters, mint and nettles complement aromas of blackcurrant chew and fresh vanilla. It is medium bodied with a supple succulent palate making it extremely approachable. A one-hectare plot on granite and decomposed granite soils is at 400 metres and facing southeast. It was matured in older oak barrels for 14 months, with much less apparent.
Christophe Pichon Pere & Fils AOP Condrieu
Fresh pineapple and lime aromas lead to a rich palate. It is supple with lots of ripe fruit flavours, and a broad round structure with honeyed flavours finishing on delicious lemon and lime citrus notes.
750ml
3
14.5%
Coffee, spices, toast, vanilla ripe dark fruit
Blackcurrant, bitter fruit, smoky savoury
Cinnamon and apple cider-braised shoulder of lamb