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Tasting shared by the Oeni team
Based in Tupin-et-Semons, just south of the Côte-Rôtie appellation, brothers Benjamin and David Duclaux work a steep hillside vineyard with passion and precision. Their Côteaux de Tupin cuvée captures all the finesse and depth of Syrah from the northern Rhône. The 2019 vintage, sun-drenched yet balanced, reveals an intense, elegant wine with superb aging potential.
Appearance
The wine shows a deep garnet hue with violet reflections, dark and bright, reflecting the wine’s concentration and youth.
Nose
The nose is rich and expressive, revealing all the hallmark character of northern Rhône Syrah:
- ripe black fruit: blackberry, blackcurrant, blueberry,
- elegant floral notes: violet, peony,
- spices and licorice, with a hint of black pepper,
- a subtle touch of smoke and warm stone, drawn from the granite terroir.
Palate
On the palate, Côteaux de Tupin 2019 charms with its balance and depth:
- broad, silky attack, with fleshy black fruit,
- tight yet velvety tannins, perfectly integrated,
- a dense, structured mid-palate, carried by mineral freshness and spice,
- a long, persistent finish, marked by black fruit, licorice, and a smoky edge.
Food & Wine Pairings
This wine will pair beautifully with:
- duck breast with cranberries,
- grilled ribeye over a wood fire,
- wild boar stew,
- or aged cheeses such as Bleu de Gex or a well-matured Saint-Marcellin.
Aging Potential
With its beautiful concentration and solid structure, Côteaux de Tupin 2019 can be cellared for 15 to 20 years. Already approachable today after decanting, it will gain in tertiary complexity (truffle, leather, smoky notes) over time.
Conclusion
The Oeni team especially enjoyed the Côteaux de Tupin 2019 by Benjamin and David Duclaux: a wine of character and elegance, combining the vintage’s sunlit power with the floral, mineral finesse of Côte-Rôtie. A great Syrah, distinctive and full of promise.
