Domaine Gilles Barge Cote Rotie Cuvee du Plessy 1.5L Magnum

Crafted in Ampuis at the steep northern terminus of the Rhône Valley, Gilles Bargere Côte-Rôtie 'Cuvée du Plessy' in a 1.5L Magnum format is a classic, highly expressive Syrah from one of Côte-Rôtie’s historically respected family domains. Sourced from steeply terraced hillside vineyards across both the Côte Blonde and Côte Brune, the vines grow in mica-schist and granite soils that impart profound aromatic complexity, firm structure, and distinct mineral character. Co-fermented with a small traditional percentage of Viognier (typically 3–5%) to enhance perfume and round out tannins, the grapes undergo traditional whole-cluster or partially destemmed fermentation with indigenous yeasts. The wine is aged for 18 to 24 months in traditional French oak demi-muids and barriques before bottling without heavy filtration. Encased in an impressive 1.5L Magnum format, this bottle offers exceptional cellaring potential and slow, graceful maturation.

Food Pairing: Herb-crusted rack of lamb, roasted venison loin, braised beef short ribs, grilled ribeye with truffle butter, duck breast with blackberry sauce, and aged Saint-Nectaire or Comté cheese.