Domaine Jean-Michel Gerin - Côte-Rôtie "La Landonne" 2023
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Key figures
- Grape variety: Shiraz
- Vintage: 2023
- Sweetness: Dry
- Alcohol content: 14.0 % vol.
- Bottle size: 750 ml
- Allergens: Sulfites
- Country of origin: France
- Region of origin: Rhone, Côte-Rôtie
Description
"La Landonne" is one of the most legendary sites of the Côte-Rôtie and stands for particularly profound, structured, and long-lived Syrah wines. The steep, slate-rich slopes lend the wine enormous mineral tension, dark depth, and an exceptionally precise structure. Jean-Michel Gerin interprets this iconic site with great precision, combining monumental power with remarkable elegance and transparency.
The 2023 vintage presents itself as open, harmonious, and at the same time incredibly focused in its construction. The Syrah combines ripe dark fruit with fine spice, smoky nuances, and a silky, powerful tannin structure. Despite its concentration, "La Landonne" never appears heavy or massive, but rather very calm and aristocratically drawn. It is precisely this combination of Rhône intensity, mineral freshness, and ethereal finesse that makes the 2023 vintage particularly fascinating.
The aging process remains excellently integrated, supporting the wine's depth and complexity without dominating its origin. As a result, "La Landonne" displays a grand Rhône style – profound, mineral, with a long, silky finish and exceptional aging potential.
Das erwartet dich beim Trinken
Black and red berries, spices, licorice
Dense, powerful, velvety with firm tannins
With braised game, beef and lamb
