Côte-Rôtie Bonnivières Yves Cuilleron (Domaine) 2016
12.5%
1.5L
Intensity
Bonnivières is produced in the heart of the Côte-Rôtie appellation. It is characterised by its mineral freshness, imparted from a cool terroir and east facing vines. The concentration from the old vines make this a cellaring wine.
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Côte-Rôtie Bonnivières Yves Cuilleron (Domaine) 2016
About the Producer Yves Cuilleron
Yves Cuilleron likes good food and fine wine, and makes no secret of this. Viticulture has been in his blood for three generations so it was only natural for him to take over the family vineyard in 1987. His grandfather, Claude Cuilleron, planted the plot in 1920 and began bottling his own wine in 1947. Yves initially favoured a mechanised approach but his love of good wine led him back to a more traditional approach. He does not hold any certifications but his vineyards are tended meticulously with the goal of producing the best possible grapes. All the work is carried out by hand and chemical additives are prohibited. In the winery, vinification is traditional. Yves Cuilleron strives for overall harmony in his wines which are known for their elegant expression and finesse.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 2 bottles
Level: 2 NormalObservation: 2 Marginally marked labelsOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 12.5 %
Region: Rhone Valley
Appellation: Côte-Rôtie
Owner: Yves Cuilleron (Domaine)
Vintage: 2016
Colour: red
Peak drinking window: drink until 2031
Service temperature: 16°
Intensity: full-bodied
Leading aroma: black fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine