Domaine Jocelyne et Yves Lafoy - Côte-Rôtie - Côte Blonde - Rouge - 2018

Wine:

The 2018 Côte Rôtie Côte Blonde Red originates from a small, unique plot planted in 1934, and it's shaping up to be an outstanding wine. This ancient parcel, now among the oldest in the estate, was planted by German prisoners at the end of World War II. It yields a wine that rivals a Premier Cru, aged two years in barrels. This process imparts a mature and impressively balanced character, blending deep, fresh flavors with a tightly woven, elegant structure. Its smooth tannins and notes of black fruits and spices make it a remarkable discovery and a great choice for connoisseurs.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, aged in one or two-wine barrels for 24 months.

Color:

Bright, intense red.

Nose:

Aromas of red and black fruits punctuated by fine smoky notes.

Palate:

With its aromatic complexity, this cuvée has a fresh, deep structure, good concentration and great maturity!

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Quails stuffed with fois gras or roasted with chestnuts, marinated venison, jugged hare.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2035.

A historic address in Ampuis, Domaine Lafoy is a key player in the northern Rhône region. The arrival of Gaëtan Lafoy has taken the quality up a notch in a continuous quest for freshness and definition. He produces impeccable cuvées in a natural and very digestible style, featuring beautiful oak aging. The RVF Guide lists it among the most promising domains of the moment, one of those confidential addresses that are absolutely worth discovering.