{"product_id":"domaine-clusel-roch-cote-rotie-champon-75cl","title":"Domaine Clusel-Roch Cote-Rotie Champon 2021 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine Clusel-Roch Côte-Rôtie Les Grandes Places or Champon is an exceptionally fine, elegant \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/french-red-wine\" title=\"French Red Wine\"\u003ered wine\u003c\/a\u003e produced in the Northern Rhône Valley of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/french-wines\" title=\"French Wines\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/a\u003e. Domaine Clusel-Roch, a pioneering organic estate based in Ampuis, is celebrated for its commitment to traditional winemaking, indigenous massale selection vines, and sustainable viticulture. Sourced from steep, terraced vineyards in the northern sector of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rhone-valley-wines\" title=\"Rhone Valley Wines\"\u003eCôte-Rôtie\u003c\/a\u003e, this bottling offers a sublime, terroir-driven expression defined by aromatic floral lift, vibrant dark fruit, and classic granite minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine stands out for its delicate balance of northern Rhône power and silk-like elegance. Co-fermented with a small percentage of white Viognier in the time-honoured tradition of Côte-Rôtie, it exhibits an intoxicating perfume of violet and spice atop a sleek Syrah framework. Farmed organically on dizzyingly steep schist and mica-slated slopes, it delivers a fresh, energetic drinking experience with remarkable precision and aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are hand-harvested from steep, hand-terraced vineyard slopes in Côte-Rôtie where mechanisation is impossible. Domaine Clusel-Roch utilizes native massale selection vines to ensure true varietal diversity. The fruit undergoes careful sorting, followed by traditional partial whole-bunch fermentation in stainless steel and wooden vats using native yeasts. Gentle cap management preserves delicate aromatics. The wine then ages for around 20 months in French oak barrels, a low proportion of which is new, ensuring the pure granitic terroir and lifted fruit character remain the focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it displays a radiant ruby-purple hue. The nose is highly complex and floral, lifting from the glass with scents of wild blackberries, dark plums, and fresh raspberries, harmoniously blended with notes of violet blossoms, crushed black pepper, smoked meats, and a touch of graphite. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, refined, and beautifully balanced, delivering vibrant dark berry fruit supported by silky, fine-grained tannins and a bright mineral core that leads to a long, peppery finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its fragrant nose, vibrant acidity, and polished tannin structure, this fine Côte-Rôtie is a spectacular partner for sophisticated meat dishes and game. It pairs magnificently with roasted rack of lamb with rosemary, pan-seared duck breast, roasted pheasant, and grilled venison medallions. It is also an outstanding match for wild mushroom dishes, truffled risotto, and mature French cheeses such as Saint-Marcellin or Comté.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrape Varieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shiraz-wines\" title=\"Shiraz Wines\"\u003eSyrah\u003c\/a\u003e, Viognier\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drink Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55230895358295,"sku":"123130","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/Domaine-Clusel-Roch-Cote-Rotie-Champon-2021-75cl_53469812-dbbc-49d4-8843-8086fabebe4e.jpg?v=1791193217","url":"https:\/\/www.drinkfinder.co.uk\/products\/domaine-clusel-roch-cote-rotie-champon-75cl","provider":"Drink Finder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}