2021 Domaine Jamet Cote Rotie Cote Brune

Syrah - 750ML
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VN 97 DC 96
VN 97

Vinous, March 2024

The 2021 Côte-Rôtie Côte Brune is a towering success. It unwinds with a mesmerizingly complex perfume of juniper, crushed violets, chamomile, blueberry jam, menthol and herbal tea. Licorice and black pepper add spicy...
DC 96

Decanter, October 2022

A gorgeous nose, that’s so floral, like a rose. It’s silky and approachable already. A drier impression than a typical year but it shows great freshness and energy. Well balanced acidity, no greenness here, but it's...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Syrah
Country France
Region Rhone
Sub-region Northern Rhone
Appellation Cote Rotie
Vintage 2021
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13%
Closure Cork

The 2021 Domaine Jamet Côte Rôtie Côte Brune is a distinguished Syrah hailing from the Northern Rhône region of France, specifically the renowned Côte Rôtie appellation. Produced by the esteemed Domaine Jamet, this red wine is known for its exceptional balance and complexity, even in challenging vintages.

Decanter awarded this wine a notable score of 96, praising its "gorgeous nose, that’s so floral, like a rose." The review highlights the wine's silky texture and approachability, noting that it presents a drier impression than usual, but showcases great freshness and energy. The wine's well-balanced acidity and precise nature make it stand out, with Decanter stating, "It’s very much about the florals." They further commend the wine's consistency in quality, even in complicated years, emphasizing that it is made from one of the oldest parcels with no rot detected in 2021. The wine undergoes whole-bunch fermentation and is matured in old demi-muid, indicative of traditional winemaking techniques.

Vinous rated the 2021 Côte-Rôtie Côte Brune even higher, with an impressive score of 97. The review describes it as "a towering success," with a complex and mesmerizing perfume comprising juniper, crushed violets, chamomile, blueberry jam, menthol, and herbal tea. The wine also features licorice and black pepper, adding spicy subtleties, along with ferrous and stemmy undertones. Despite its ripeness and density, the wine remains medium-bodied, with "velvety tannins caress[ing] the palate and provid[ing] gentle structure." Vinous aptly concludes, "the 2021 Côte-Rôtie Côte Brune is an original that could only be made by the talented Jamet family."

Overall, the 2021 Domaine Jamet Côte Rôtie Côte Brune exemplifies the high standards set by its producer. It is a wine that combines elegance with complexity, making it a notable choice for enthusiasts of Syrah and those seeking a refined expression of Côte Rôtie.