Domaine Christophe Billon
Côte Rozier
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The estate’s oldest vines, planted in 1942, make up a proportion of this classic Syrah-based Côte Rôtie wine. Ripe black fruits, smoked barbequed meat and black pepper followed by a hint of dark chocolate complements the bold yet silky tannins of this full-bodied wine.
Grapes are 100% destemmed before fermentation and spend 26 months in 50% new 300-litre French barrels. Côte Rozier is capable of long-term aging and only 2200 bottles are produced each year.
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Côte Rôtie
Rhône Valley
France
Producer Info
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Situated 3 kilometres from the city of Ampuis in the Northern Rhône, Christophe Billon has been meticulously mastering his craft since the 1990s. Starting with his first Côte Rôtie vintage in 1991, him and his wife Maryline has been expanding their domaine with the addition of their son Corentin in 2018.
They currently hold approximately 10 hectares over 3 different appellations, which include their prestigious single vineyard Côte Rôtie wines, La Brocarde and La Côte Rozier, released in 2000 and in 2015, respectively. The oldest vines dates back to 1942, planted by Christophe’s grandfather.
In 2006, they decided to embark on a new adventure in the up-and-coming region across the Rhône River near the city of Vienne, producing their first vintage of La Bâtie in 2009.
Equipped with the HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) Level 3 certification, Christophe and his team continuously makes conscious decisions about the well-being of the environment and the biodiversity throughout his vines.
Description
The estate’s oldest vines, planted in 1942, make up a proportion of this classic Syrah-based Côte Rôtie wine. Ripe black fruits, smoked barbequed meat and black pepper followed by a hint of dark chocolate complements the bold yet silky tannins of this full-bodied wine.
Grapes are 100% destemmed before fermentation and spend 26 months in 50% new 300-litre French barrels. Côte Rozier is capable of long-term aging and only 2200 bottles are produced each year.
Wine Origin
Côte Rôtie
Rhône Valley
France
Producer Info
Situated 3 kilometres from the city of Ampuis in the Northern Rhône, Christophe Billon has been meticulously mastering his craft since the 1990s. Starting with his first Côte Rôtie vintage in 1991, him and his wife Maryline has been expanding their domaine with the addition of their son Corentin in 2018.
They currently hold approximately 10 hectares over 3 different appellations, which include their prestigious single vineyard Côte Rôtie wines, La Brocarde and La Côte Rozier, released in 2000 and in 2015, respectively. The oldest vines dates back to 1942, planted by Christophe’s grandfather.
In 2006, they decided to embark on a new adventure in the up-and-coming region across the Rhône River near the city of Vienne, producing their first vintage of La Bâtie in 2009.
Equipped with the HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) Level 3 certification, Christophe and his team continuously makes conscious decisions about the well-being of the environment and the biodiversity throughout his vines.