Cote Rotie: Jasmin 2004
Description
The Jasmin Côte Rôtie is always fruit accentuated and has been described by Robert Parker as “the most Burgundian of the appellation”. Commendably no ‘special’ cuvees are made.
- Style: Red Wine, Dry (Sec), Full-bodied
- Region: Rhone, Cote Rotie, Wine of the month,
- Producer: Patrick Jasmin
- Vintage: 2004
- Grape variety (Cépage): Syrah
This is an Archived Wine- Cellarage: Approachable at 3-5 years of age this is a wine for medium-term consumption (between 5 & 10 years from vintage) although superior vintages can age well for 20+ years.
- Vinification: Hand harvested grapes undergo a very traditional fermentation and 3 week cuvaison in cement vats (since 1996 the grapes have been de-stemmed which has improved colour). The grapes from Patrick's 8 different lieu-dits are vinified separately prior to blending at the end of December. The wine is then aged for up to 2 years in oak barrels (with up to 25% being new, originating from France, Russia & the USA). Half of the wine is racked into 228 litre barrels and half into 590 litre demi-muids. There is no fining and only a light filtration. Approximately 23,000 bottles are produced in a typical vintage.
- Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 12.5%
- Full Tasting Notes (PDF): Download
