This 2018 Cote Rôtie is a relatively young Northern Rhône Syrah. We recommend serving it at 16-18°C (60-64°F) after decanting for 1-2 hours to allow its complex aromas to develop. It is enjoyable now but will continue to evolve and drink beautifully over the next 5-15 years.

Jean Michel Stephan's Cote Rôtie is a powerful yet elegant Syrah from the Northern Rhône, known for its savory character, notes of black pepper, violets, smoked meat, and often a hint of olive. It pairs wonderfully with rich, umami-driven Asian cuisine like Korean BBQ, Sichuan beef dishes, or even a hearty Japanese ramen with char siu.

This bottle is in excellent condition with a perfect label (score 10), an ideal fill level (In neck level, score 10), and an intact capsule (score 10). For optimal home storage, keep the bottle horizontally in a cool (12-15°C / 54-59°F), dark place with consistent humidity (60-75%) and away from vibrations to ensure its longevity.

Jean Michel Stephan is a highly respected producer in Cote Rôtie, known for his traditional approach and high-quality wines. While Northern Rhône wines generally have less speculative investment value than top Bordeaux, this wine is highly regarded by critics and enthusiasts, offering excellent drinking pleasure and potential for appreciation over time.

This wine is currently in Hong Kong stock. We use chilled delivery services. For Hong Kong addresses, delivery is typically within 2 business days. For Taiwan addresses, please expect delivery within 5 business days.

We guarantee the authenticity of all our wines. This bottle was sourced from our network of certified EU suppliers, many of whom have been in business for over 100 years, ensuring impeccable provenance and storage conditions throughout its history.

For corporate orders, a Hong Kong invoice will be provided. As this SKU is from Hong Kong stock, a Certificate of Origin is not typically required. However, for EU pre-order SKUs, an on-demand Certificate of Origin can be arranged at cost upon request.