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Patrick Jasmin, Cote Rotie La Giroflarie 2017
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Tasting notes
Reviewed by: Josh Raynolds
Deep, glistening ruby. Assertively perfumed aromas of ripe red and blue fruits, exotic spices and candied violet pick up a smoky mineral quality with air. Spicy and sharply delineated on the palate, offering juicy cherry, boysenberry and floral pastille flavors that show impressive energy and back-end lift. Finishes sappy, focused and very long, with fine-grained tannins adding shape and gentle grip.
Reviewed by: Joe Czerwinski
Jasmin's traditional cuvée—the 2017 Cote Rotie la Giroflarie—is an assemblage of parcels from the Côte Blonde and Côte Brune, a blend of 95% Syrah and 5% Viognier. Tasted from tank prior to a light fining, violets, cassis and hickory smoke appear on the nose of this medium-bodied wine. The tannins seem silky at first, but they firm up considerably on the finish, suggesting well over a decade of ageability.
About the Producer
Patrick Jasmin operates a family-run winery in Côte-Rôtie, Northern Rhône, where he cultivates grapes on steep, terraced vineyards. As the fourth generation to manage the domaine, he emphasizes traditional winemaking practices while embracing the challenges of the rugged terrain. The vineyards are primarily planted with 95% Syrah and 5% Viognier, with a focus on preserving the ancient Syrah variety known as “la vieille sérine.” Patrick vinifies grapes from different parcels separately, blending them before bottling to create a balanced Côte-Rôtie. His commitment to terroir and minimal intervention contrasts with modern trends, resulting in wines that gain complexity with age.
