The 2017 Patrick et Christophe Bonnefond Cote Rotie Colline de Couzou is a Syrah wine hailing from the renowned Cote Rotie appellation in the Northern Rhone region of France. With an alcohol content of 13.0% and sealed with a cork closure, this red wine showcases the signature characteristics of its varietal and region.

James Suckling rated this wine a notable 93 points, praising its "deep, plum-essence and licorice aromas" complemented by "cassis and blackcurrant pastille." He remarked on the wine's "very succulent and gently grainy tannin core," and highlighted the presence of "plums and ripe blackberries" on the palate. Suckling concluded his review by suggesting that this wine can be enjoyed now or held for further aging (jamessuckling.com, 11/11/2019).

Jeb Dunnuck also provided an excellent review, awarding the wine 92 points. He noted that the 2017 Cote Rotie Colline de Couzou was aged for 18 months in barrels with just 10-15% new oak, resulting in a "more forward, juicy effort" with "jammy blackberry fruit, notes of ground pepper, spice, and leafy herbs." Dunnuck described the wine as medium to full-bodied with a "plush, already hard to resist profile," and recommended drinking it over the next decade (jebdunnuck.com, 12/12/2019).

Vinous reviewer Josh Raynolds echoed these sentiments, also giving the wine 92 points. He described the wine as "opaque ruby" in color, with "mineral-tinged aromas of ripe black and blue fruits, licorice, and succulent flowers." Raynolds noted additional hints of "cracked pepper and cola," and found the wine to be "sappy and energetic in style." He appreciated the "juicy mulberry, cherry, and floral pastille flavors" underpinned by a "building mineral element." The finish, according to Raynolds, features "supple tannins" that "cling with strong tenacity and resonating spiciness" (Vinous, 4/1/2020).

Overall, the 2017 Patrick et Christophe Bonnefond Cote Rotie Colline de Couzou is a well-regarded Syrah that offers a complex and juicy profile with a promising aging potential, making it a noteworthy choice for both immediate enjoyment and cellaring.