AGNES LEVET Côte Rôtie Améthyste 2021 75cl Red

Grape variety: 100% Syrah, old local variety "Petite Serine"

Parcels facing east on the Côte Brune: Mollard, Baleyat, Fongeant, Truchet, and Leyat.
Whole-cluster fermentation, long maceration, and 2 years of ageing in 600-litre demi-muids.

Tasting notes: Intense nose of black fruits. On the palate, the wine shows great energy with notes of black pepper and graphite, supported by concentrated yet refined tannins.

🍷 Serving temperature: 16–17°C

Ageing potential: 10 years and beyond

It all began in 1929 with the planting of the first parcel in Côte Blonde by the great-grandfather; a plot so steep it could only be reached by ox-drawn cart! The estate has since been passed down through four generations. Today, it is Agnès Levet who crafts the wines, following in the footsteps of her parents, Nicole and Bernard Levet. She continues the tradition of producing long-ageing wines that respect the Côte Rôtie terroir, while also pursuing excellence in her work in Condrieu.

The domaine comprises 4.5 hectares of terraced vineyards on schist slopes facing South to South-East, with some vines over 70 years old. The parcels are spread across several lieux-dits in the commune of Ampuis. They are planted mainly with "petite serine," the ancient local variety of Syrah known for its small, high-quality bunches, and primarily from massal selection.