2023 Côte-Rôtie, Maison Les Alexandrins

• Style: Muscular yet refined Northern Rhône Syrah
• Taste: Violets, dark plum, black pepper, woodsmoke and savoury spice
• Food: Roasted duck, braised beef, game, mushroom risotto
• Occasion: Date night, gifting, cellar worthy
• Serve: 13% ABV, drinkable now, ages 5–8 years

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Violets and dark plum unfold first, followed by layers of black pepper and woodsmoke. The tannins are supple and giving, not aggressive, delivering richness without roughness. At 13% alcohol, this Syrah-Viognier blend (98:2) sits in your glass with real presence and concentration, balanced enough to reward serious attention.

The Winery — Maison Les Alexandrins

Founded in 2015 by Nicolas Jaboulet, Alexandre Caso and Guillaume Sorrel—a partnership born from long friendship and shared passion for gastronomy—Maison Les Alexandrins operates as a micro-négociant sourcing fruit from top growers across the Northern Rhône. Today run by Nicolas, Alexandre and winemaker Benoît Busseuil, the house builds its reputation on vineyard selection rather than land ownership, seeking the finest parcels from Côte Blonde and Côteau de Tupin's south-facing granite slopes. The challenging 2023 vintage—wet spring, erratic summer, harvest rains—demanded skill and judgment. Cold maceration extracted delicate aromatics, followed by 20 days of co-fermentation and 15 months in older and 60-litre oak barrels, building structure without over-extraction. The result drinks beautifully now yet will develop over five to eight years.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This wine finds its feet with roasted duck, braised beef, game and even mushroom risotto. Serve it now or cellar it with confidence for medium-term development. Whether you're exploring Syrah & Shiraz to understand why cool-climate Northern Rhône sits at the pinnacle of what the grape achieves, or seeking serious wines from France that punch above their weight without pretension, this belongs on your table. It deserves a place among our Full Bodied Red Wine selection.