Maison Stephan Cote-Rotie Coteaux de Bassenon 2022

Country: France

Region: Rhône

Type: Red Wine

Grape: 40% Serine/40% Syrah/20% Viognier

Over the last decade, Jean-Michel Stephan, a resolutely organic/biodynamic domaine producing top-quality wines, has developed a true cult following among natural wine enthusiasts. Today, Stephan farms 4.5 hectares of vines, plus another five outside the appellation. While his wines (made with as little sulfur as possible and often with some carbonic maceration) still lean to the wild side, they are now far less feral than they were in the past.

Aromas of ripe red and blue fruit, floral and exotic spice, along with suggestions of smoked meat and botanical herbs. Sweet and expansive in the mouth, with blueberry, black cherry and fruitcake flavors that firm up steadily through the back half. The finish is long and smoky, with well-integrated tannins.