CORNAS
2022 Domaine Graeme & Julie Bott
An alluring, densely packed red, with a gorgeous texture to the core of black plum, violet and warm stone notes. Pure and elegant, with a smoky mineral edge detailing the finish alongside singed alder and subtle baking spices. Elements of crushed iron and fine-grained tannins build, keeping this slightly tight. Needs a few years in the cellar. Best from 2026 through 2040. —K.B. Rating: 93 Kristen Bieler, The Wine Spectator (Nov 2024)
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Ample, textural and dense. The nose shows notes of crushed raspberries, plums, blueberries, wild herbs and mild spices. It’s medium-bodied with fine tannins. Focused with structure and a solid frame on the palate. The center palate is full of berries and dried herbs, leading toward the dense, lively and long finish. Drink or hold. Rating: 93 James Suckling, The Wine Spectator (May 2024)
Domaine Graeme & Julie Bott
A love story and a bit of good fortune; a love of the Syrah grape that led Graeme to the Rhone and the love of his life Julie, who came together whilst working at the prestigious cellars of Stephane Ogier. Theirs is a back story of adventure and spirit and one of serendipity too.
Our relationship with the pair stretches back some 8 years or so, when we often stopped and shared a beer after the Marché aux vins in Ampuis every January, it was no surprise when they told us they were setting out on their own journey.
The surprise came when they discovered that the house they had purchased in Verin, complete with 0.35 hectare of garden, was within the appellation of Condrieu, between the in-demand Coteau de Chéry and the illustrious Chateau Grillet. Graeme & Julie like to pick early to capture the freshness, and the wines tend be expressive, bright and pure.
Watch the videos: Domaine G&J Bott or Condrieu Lieu-Dit L'ALEAU.
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