Jean-Michel Gerin Cote Rotie Cote-Bodin 2021 750ml

A gutsy, bold version for the vintage, with a stream of strappy black cherry and plum puree set against a wall of crushed iron. Sweet tobacco and smoke notes keep pace alongside pretty violet and potpourri accents on the dusty, earthy palate. Black tea tannins gently loosen their grip on the long, savory finish, which is full yet refined. Drink now through 2040. 116 cases made, 6 cases imported.

• Country: France
• Region: Rhone Valley
• Appellation: Cote Rotie
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red

Varietal

Syrah

Known as Syrah in most countries around the world, and Shiraz in Australia and certain other regions of the New World, this grape varietal has proven over the centuries to be one of the most powerful and flavorful red wine grapes there is. It is now one of the planet’s most widely grown grapes, and is a favorite with wineries as a result of its robustness and versatility. It isn’t easy to identify many characteristics of this particular varietal, due to the fact that it is highly versatile and shows significant differences in flavor and character depending on the terroir it is grown in, and the climatic conditions of the region. However, Syrah is most widely associated with full bodied, strong and loud red wines, packed full of fruity and spicy flavors, held in a beautifully deep red liquid.