Domaine Yves Cuilleron Cote Rotie 'Madinière' Syrah/Viognier

It opens with aromas of blackberry, black cherry, raspberry, and blueberry, intertwined with violet, rose petal, cracked pepper, smoked herbs, and a touch of cured meat—a hallmark of Côte‑Rôtie’s floral‑savory style. On the palate, it is medium‑bodied, elegant, and finely structured, showing flavors of dark berry fruit, plum skin, black pepper, and subtle spice, supported by silky but persistent tannins and bright, linear acidity. Compared to Cuilleron’s Saint‑Joseph wines, Madinière is more floral, more aromatic, and more lifted, with the Viognier adding a gentle sheen to the texture.