Château d'Ampuis - Côte-Rôtie - Rouge - 2017

Wine:

Rich and powerful, the 2017 Red Château d’Ampuis Côte Rôtie has a beautiful volume and stature, with intense, ripe black fruit aromas. It has all the attributes perfect for years of aging and its tasting in a few years should be just as amazing, if not more.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, vatting time of 4 weeks, vinification in stainless steel tanks, temperature control, ageing for 38 months in new oak barrels.

Color:

Dark red of beautiful intensity with purple reflections.

Nose:

Scents of black fruits, blackberries, underlined by spicy notes.

Palate:

Rich and powerful, this wine full of strength offers a palate with an imposing structure and a beautiful volume.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Game, pheasant, noble pieces of beef grilled with truffles, black pudding and grilled eggplant.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2037

The Château d’Ampuis rivals the very best bottles of the Côte Rôtie appellation, at the level of the more famous Landonne, Mouline and Turque wines. This wine comes from 7 exceptional terroirs, on the two mythical Côtes Brune et Blonde, from vines that are at least 50 years old.