Yves Cuilleron : Bassenon 2021

Characteristics and tasting advice for the 2021 Bassenon from Yves Cuilleron

Tasting

Color
This Côte-Rôtie has a deep color with intense purple reflections, characteristic of the great syrahs of the Northern Rhône.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet reveals elegant notes of ripe red and black fruits, accompanied by subtle floral fragrances and a delicate spicy touch that adds complexity and refinement.

Palate
On the palate, this wine seduces with its velvety texture and its delicate tannins perfectly integrated. The structure is balanced, with a beautiful minerality that brings freshness and tension. The persistent finish reveals all the aromatic richness of this exceptional terroir.

Food and wine pairings

This Côte-Rôtie will perfectly accompany delicate but characterful meats, such as a confit leg of lamb or a spiced pigeon. Its elegant structure and finesse also make it an ideal companion for refined dishes based on red meats.

Service and aging

Serve between 16 and 18°C. This wine can be enjoyed now for its fruity aromas, but will gain in complexity over time. It can be kept until around 2031, or even beyond.

An exceptional Rhône Valley red wine combining power and elegance

The property

Founded in 1920, the Yves Cuilleron estate, located in Chavanay in the Rhône Valley, now extends over 90 hectares spread over six prestigious appellations, including Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu. Yves Cuilleron, at the head of the property since 1987, has transformed the family estate into a major player in the Northern Rhône. He stands out for his environmentally friendly viticultural approach, with manual harvesting and parcel vinification. His commitment to the rehabilitation of terroirs and the authentic expression of grape varieties gives his wines international renown.

The vineyard

The Bassenon cuvée comes from a 2-hectare vineyard located on the Semons hillside in Côte-Rôtie. These plots, facing south on terraces, benefit from an exceptional terroir composed of migmatite granite and gneiss. This particular geological configuration allows for the production of grapes of remarkable quality, fully expressing the typicity of this exceptional terroir.

Vinification and aging

The grapes are hand-picked and then carefully sorted. Traditional parcel vinification respects the identity of each terroir. After partial destemming, maceration takes place for three weeks in open vats. Indigenous yeasts are favored, with minimal oenological intervention. Aging continues for 18 months in barrels before the final blending of the different parcels preceding bottling.

Blend

This Côte-Rôtie is composed of 90% syrah, providing structure, power and black fruit aromas, complemented by 10% viognier which brings finesse, floral aromas and aromatic complexity to the whole.