{"product_id":"cote-rotie-cote-rozier-domaine-billon-cote-rotie-2020","title":"Côte Rotie Côte Rozier Domaine Billon Côte Rotie, 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eCôte-Rôtie is one of the Rhône Valley’s most celebrated Syrah appellations, and Domaine Billon’s Côte Rozier 2020 captures the elegance and intensity that make the region so sought after. Sourced from a distinguished site within Côte-Rôtie, this wine brings together dark fruit, savory depth, and refined structure in a style that speaks to both tradition and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it typically shows a deep ruby to garnet hue with impressive concentration. The nose can be expected to unfold with blackberries, black cherries, violets, pepper, smoked meat, and subtle hints of olive, licorice, and graphite.\n\nOn the palate, Côte-Rôtie is known for combining power with finesse: ripe Syrah fruit, firm but polished tannins, lively freshness, and a long, mineral finish. Wines from this caliber of site are built to evolve beautifully over time, gaining complexity with 8–15 years of cellaring, and often longer in strong vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCôte-Rôtie’s steep, south-facing terraces in the northern Rhône are shaped by schist and granite soils, which help give the wine its aromatic lift and mineral backbone. Domaine Billon works with fruit from Côte Rozier, a site known for producing structured, expressive Syrah, with careful harvesting to preserve freshness and precise vinification designed to highlight vineyard character and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine pairs beautifully with roast lamb, duck breast, venison, beef tenderloin, or slow-cooked game dishes, as well as roasted mushrooms and aged hard cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C, and decant for 1–2 hours if drinking young to allow the aromas and structure to open fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDomaine Billon is a respected family estate in the northern Rhône, known for crafting wines that reflect the character of their appellations with clarity and restraint. The domaine has earned recognition for producing expressive, age-worthy Syrah from classic Rhône terroirs, particularly in Condrieu and Côte-Rôtie, where precision and site expression are key.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Billon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54254886355281,"sku":"MS-72081","price":70.38,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/72081.png?v=1783455369","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/cote-rotie-cote-rozier-domaine-billon-cote-rotie-2020","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}