Côte-Rôtie Côte Brune Jamet (Domaine) 2020

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Côte-Rôtie Côte Brune Jamet (Domaine) 2020

The wine

Côte Brune, produced since 1976, is the Jamet domain's only parcel-based selection. Tracing its origins to schistose soils in the "Côte Brune" lieu-dit, and using a "stems-on" vinification process, it is matured in barrels for 24 months, with 30% new barrels used. Its texture is powerful and concentrated, revealing aromas that are both floral and fruity (black berries), enhanced with elegant spicy notes. It has a phenomenal keeping potential, and drinkers are advised to wait at least seven to ten years before opening it.

Domaine Jamet was established in the early 1950s. Until the Côte-Rôtie went through a revival at the start of the 1970s it was planted primarily with fruit trees. In the early days, harvests from the vineyard were sold to the region's main négociants, but Joseph Jamet began producing his own wine in 1976. The property went on to be managed by Joseph's two sons, Jean-Paul and Jean-Luc, who both raised it to the highest of standards. In 2013, Jean-Luc, who until then had been responsible for the vineyards, left the business. It is now run by Jean-Paul and his wife Corinne. Their son Loïc is also increasingly involved having studied viticulture and oenology and spent time in South Africa. The property's 17 hectares of vines are planted on 16 lieux-dits including the renowned Côte Brune. The grapes are harvested as late as possible to allow the berries to achieve optimum ripeness.