Cote Rotie 2016

Intro: The 2016 vintage of Domaine Jamet’s Côte Rôtie comes from the famed Northern Rhône appellation, crafted with 100 % Syrah from a selection of parcels described as “essentially whole bunches, a variety of terroirs across Côte Blonde & Côte Brune.” It delivers a classic yet refined style: understated power, purity of red/blue dark fruit, fine tannins, and notable minerality rather than overt richness. The Domaine’s vineyards cover parcels in both Côte Brune and Côte Blonde and the estate emphasises terroir variation to build complexity. The 2016 vintage is noted for being more “tailored and precise” than the richer 2015, emphasising finesse over power.

Region: Rhône Valley || Winery: Domaine Jamet

Grapes: 100% Syrah

Aging: Ageing 22 months in barrels with about 15% new oak

ABV: 13% || Decant: 30–60 minutes || Serving Temp: 16-18°C

Pairing: Roast duck breast with berry or plum jus; venison or other game in a wild mushroom and herb sauce

Tasting Notes: The 2016 Côte Rôtie Jamet shows a deep purple ruby hue with perfumed aromas of blackberry, blueberry, violet, Moroccan spice, olive tapenade, licorice, and smoked earth. Medium to full bodied with silky tannins, an elegant red blue fruit core, and a fine mineral backbone. The finish is long and refined, with lingering dark olive and spice notes, promising graceful evolution from 2024 to 2036 and beyond