The red wine Côte-Rôtie AOC Coteaux de Bassenon, vintage 2016 from the winery Domaine Jean-Michel Stephan has been rated in 2019 by Ulrich Sautter with 92 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the grape varieties Syrah, Viognier from the region Côtes du Rhône in France.
Tasting Notes
Floral nose with cherry blossom, apricot, a distinct Viognier component, changing more towards dark chocolate with air contact. Massive alcohol on the palate, mellow tannins, mild acidity, powerful minerality and intense fruit on the finish, but also noticeable alcohol bitterness.
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