Cote Rotie 'Germine' Duclaux 2021
The Cote Rotie "Germine" from the Duclaux winery in the Rhône Valley is a red wine of class with a marked balance and refined elegance. The Syrah grapes together with a small portion of Viognier are fermented at controlled temperature and aged for 18 months in wooden barrels. A rich sip is perceived with intense fruity notes, toasted hints of coffee and smoky notes.
Benjamin et David Duclaux Cote-Rotie ‘La Germine’ shows a cherry red color with violet reflections. Vivid and abundant are the hints of red and black fruits that combine with perceptions of roasted coffee, smoky notes, and suggestions of graphite. An elegant and delicate sip in its softness, characterized by sinous tannins and a pleasant freshness that leads to a long and refined finish.
gneiss. The harvest is carried out by hand and the grapes are 80% destemmed and then fermented together in temperature-controlled steel tanks, where alcoholic fermentation is accompanied by 3 weeks of contact between the must and the skins. The subsequent aging phase takes place between barriques and demi-muids, 20% of which are new, and lasts for 18 months before bottling.Benjamin et David Duclaux Cote-Rotie ‘La Germine’ shows a cherry red color with violet reflections. Vivid and abundant are the hints of red and black fruits that combine with perceptions of roasted coffee, smoky notes, and suggestions of graphite. An elegant and delicate sip in its softness, characterized by sinuous tannins and a pleasant freshness that leads to a long and refined finish.