French Red Rhone Wine, Domaine François Merlin 2012 Côte-Rôtie
  • French Red Rhone Wine, Domaine François Merlin 2012 Côte-Rôtie
  • French Red Rhone Wine, Domaine François Merlin 2012 Côte-Rôtie

Domaine François Merlin
2012 Côte-Rôtie

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Originating from the Cognet lieu-dit, this Syrah is a robust yet elegant Côte Rôtie. One of our most stunning wines, we bring out this bottle whenever we want to dazzle a guest or a friend!

  • A reticent nose soon opens up to reveal seductive, musky meat aromas, with stewed fruit scents and floral undertones. Has real presence on the palate — rich and chocolaty with hints of cayenne. Muscular tannins veil a sweet core of underlying fruit. Already an attractive wine, but a couple more years more will show it at its best. Decant it and take it slowly if you can’t help drinking it young.

    Food pairing: Lamb; sausages; grilled or barbecued meat; pungent stews; pepper steak; dishes flavored with olives

  • Quite robust with gobs of blackberry, mocha and a bit of earth. Rich and savory, this Syrah has great structure and will age well.

    Food pairing: Bacon

The Creator of This Wine

Domaine François Merlin

Domaine François Merlin

Heir not to a winemaker but to a chemical engineer, François Merlin studied agriculture and learned the work of the vines in the vineyards of René Rostaing. He planted his first vineyard -- in Condrieu -- in 1987, started making his own wines in 1999, and quickly became one of the “top names” in Condrieu (according to Rhône expert Livingstone-Learmonth). His son Laurent joined him in 2013.

Details
Producer:Domaine François Merlin
Region:Rhone
Year:2012
Maturity:2016-2025
Alcohol:13%
Bottle size:750ml
Color:Red
Varietal:Syrah
Flavors:Dark fruit, Leather, Cocoa
Body:Full
Soul:Robust