2023 Cuilleron Cote Rotie Madinière Half Bottle (375ml)

The 2023 Yves Cuilleron Côte-Rôtie Madinière is a beautifully expressive Syrah co-fermented with a small proportion of Viognier, sourced from steep schist and granite slopes in Côte-Rôtie. Produced by one of the Rhône Valley’s most respected winemakers, Madinière showcases the appellation’s hallmark combination of power, perfume and elegance. The 2023 vintage delivered excellent ripeness and concentration while retaining freshness and balance.

The nose reveals blackberry, black cherry and blueberry alongside notes of violet, rose petal, cracked pepper and smoked meat. The palate is rich yet refined, combining concentrated dark fruit with silky tannins, vibrant acidity and a distinctive mineral core. Subtle notes of olive tapenade, liquorice and exotic spice add complexity, while the small inclusion of Viognier brings lift and aromatic finesse to the long, savoury finish.

Ben’s Recommendation:
A classic Côte-Rôtie that beautifully balances intensity with elegance. Perfumed, complex and highly age-worthy, it pairs superbly with roast lamb, duck, venison, beef fillet and truffle dishes. Enjoy with a generous decant if drinking young, or cellar through 2040–2045 as it develops additional savoury complexity and refinement.