Cote Rotie 2019, Coteaux De Bassenon, Maison Stephan

🔥 Untamed Elegance – Côte-Rôtie 2019 – Coteaux de Bassenon – Maison Stéphan

Wines like this don’t just happen. On the steep granite slopes of Coteaux de Bassenon – the southernmost lieu-dit of Côte-Rôtie – grow vines planted as far back as 1896. What’s harvested here is rare, deep-rooted and intensely expressive. This unfiltered, unsulfured natural wine is a true reflection of its rugged origins: pure, powerful and profoundly compelling.

🍇 Blackcurrant, florals and bittersweet depth

On the nose: blackcurrant, violets, wild herbs, cracked pepper. The palate is compact and intense, with concentrated juice, structured tannins and a smoky, long finish touched with dark chocolate bitterness. Viognier adds an aromatic lift and floral tension. A rare blend with old-world soul and vibrant energy.

🌱 Terroir & Winemaking

• 📍 Origin: Côte-Rôtie (Northern Rhône), France
• 🍇 Grapes: 40% Syrah, 40% Serine (ancient Syrah clone), 20% Viognier
• 🧱 Soil: Granite, migmatite & biotite – poor, hard and full of minerals
• 🌿 Vineyard:
  • Vines planted from 1896 to 1989
  • Manual harvest on steep slopes
  • Certified organic & biodynamic
• 🍷 Cellar work:
  • Partial whole-cluster carbonic maceration
  • Indigenous yeasts only
  • 24 months ageing in old oak barrels from the Tronçais forest
  • No fining, no filtration, no added SO₂

🍽️ Food Pairing: deep, savoury, and structured

This natural Côte-Rôtie thrives alongside bold and flavourful dishes:

• 🥩 Wild duck with figs and sage
• 🍖 Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic
• 🍄 Mushroom stew or truffle risotto
• 🧀 Aged Comté, Époisses or old goat cheese
• 🌰 Roasted aubergine with za’atar and pomegranate

🧑‍🌾 Maison Stéphan: pioneer of Rhône purity

Since the 1990s, Maison Stéphan has been a benchmark for natural Côte-Rôtie without compromise. Long before it was trendy, Jean-Michel Stéphan made wine without sulfites, without filtration and with an unwavering respect for terroir. With vines dating back to the 19th century and a commitment to rare Syrah clones like Serine, his Coteaux de Bassenon is a masterpiece of tension, depth and authenticity.

✨ Why this wine is a smart choice

• 🍇 Vines dating back to 1896 – deep-rooted legacy
• 🌋 Hard soils = bold wine with pure expression
• 🍷 Unique blend of Syrah, Serine & Viognier
• 🏺 Natural vinification, old barrels, no SO₂
• 🧑‍🌾 Maison Stéphan = icon of uncompromised Rhône terroir

Looking for a Rhône wine that stirs both your senses and your soul? Côte-Rôtie 2019 from Maison Stéphan is raw, structured, and utterly unforgettable.