Côte Rôtie Champin Le Seigneur 2021 Domaine Jean-Michel Gerin

Côte Rôtie 'Champin Le Seigneur' 2021 from Domaine Jean-Michel Gerin is a red wine from a selection of Syrah and Viognier from vineyards in the north of Côte Rôtie. The grapes macerate for three weeks in steel, then undergo malolactic fermentation and mature for 18 months in barriques, partly new and partly first and second use. It has a very dark red colour, with layered aromas of cherry and redcurrant moving to spicy and woody notes. The palate is fresh, concentrated and rich, with defined tannin, and the finish is long with candied liquorice. It suits meat and game dishes and aged cheeses, especially roe deer fillet with blueberry reduction.