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.
How to serve Cote-Rotie Coteaux de Tupin
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled lamb with herbs, Roast chicken with olives, Saucisson with Lyonnaise potatoes. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
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
Frequently asked about Cote-Rotie Coteaux de Tupin
What does Cote-Rotie Coteaux de Tupin taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium-long, floral and peppery finish.
When should I drink Cote-Rotie Coteaux de Tupin?
Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Cote-Rotie Coteaux de Tupin?
Grilled lamb with herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast chicken with olives and Saucisson with Lyonnaise potatoes. The wine's floral, peppery character pairs with herb-crusted lamb.
What grapes are in Cote-Rotie Coteaux de Tupin?
The blend is Syrah (95%), Viognier (5%). The wine is classified as Cote-Rotie AOC.