Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium-Long, Floral And Peppery finish

What it pairs with

  • 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.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1980: Bonnefond brothers establish their own estate in the Coteaux de Tupin

Facts

Producer
Domaine Bonnefond · visiting guide
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.

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