In the glass
What it pairs with
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Grilled lamb with herbs
The wine's floral, peppery character pairs with herb-crusted lamb. -
Roast chicken with olives
Medium-weight Cote-Rotie is excellent with roast chicken and Mediterranean flavors. -
Saucisson with Lyonnaise potatoes
Classic Lyonnaise preparation suits the appellation and the wine's moderate weight.
History
The Bonnefond brothers have farmed the Coteaux de Tupin sector of Cote-Rotie since 1980. Their wines are known for elegance and floral character, reflecting the slightly different geology of this southern portion of the appellation.
- 1980 — Bonnefond brothers establish their own estate in the Coteaux de Tupin
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Bonnefond
- Grapes
- Syrah (95%), Viognier (5%)
- Classification
- Cote-Rotie AOC
- Oak
- 18 months in used French oak foudres
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 35-55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1980