Clusel-Roch - Côtes du Rhône "Les Vergers" 2019 (750ml)
Price: $64.99
| Producer | Clusel-Roch |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhône Valley |
| Varietal | Syrah |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Sku | 69547 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Clusel-Roch Description
Based in Verenay, the northernmost village in Côte Rôtie, this tiny 3.5 hectare domaine is run by Gilbert Clusel, his wife Brigit, and their son Guillaume. Gilbert’s grandfather planted the foundation of the winery in 1935, the vineyard now known as ‘Les Grandes-Places’, using a low yielding clone of Syrah called Serine. All subsequent plantings have been selection massale from that vineyard, a rarity in the region as higher yielding material became more prevalent. The Clusel family was also early believers in the advantages of organic farming, and would become pioneers of the movement within the region as they converted fully in 1990.
Insider Secret: This is all 40yrs+ old vine Serine Clone Syrah planted from a selection massalle from the estate parcel in Cote Rotie vineyard "Les Grands Palaces".
Insider Secret: The Vineyard is surrounded on three sides by Cote Rotie vineyards, and should have been included in the original Cote Rotie appellation but was not planted to vines when the decision was made so was excluded.
Vinous: 93 Points
The 2019 Cotes du Rhone Les Vergers is all Syrah from the plateau above Ampuis. While a bit simple on the nose, laden with cherry fruit, it's nicely silky and medium-bodied on the palate, finishing with a pleasant dusting of ripe tannins.
Wine Advocate: 90 Points
