2015 Côte-Rôtie "Prince de Montvert" – Maison Bouachon
2015 Côte-Rôtie "Prince de Montvert" from Maison Bouachon is an exclusive wine from the northern Rhône, produced primarily from Syrah with a small proportion of Viognier, following the region's classic tradition. The wine impresses with complex aromas of blackberries, blackcurrants, violets, black pepper, smoked bacon, and cedar. An elegant and powerful Côte-Rôtie with silky-fine tannins, excellent minerality, and exceptional aging potential.
About the product
Maison Bouachon has spent decades producing classic Rhône wines with a focus on the region's terroir and traditions. Prince de Montvert is the house's prestige Côte-Rôtie, with grapes sourced from steep, granitic vineyards with optimal southern exposure.
The wine is based primarily on Syrah, occasionally supplemented with a small portion of Viognier, which is characteristic of Côte-Rôtie. After gentle vinification, the wine is aged in French oak barrels, adding depth, complexity, and elegant spice without overpowering the fruit. The 2015 vintage is considered an excellent vintage in the Northern Rhône, with great concentration, balance, and longevity.
About the region
Côte-Rôtie is one of France's most prestigious appellations, located in the northern part of the Rhône Valley. The steep terraces with granitic soils and perfect sun exposure provide optimal conditions for Syrah. The wines are known for their elegant combination of dark fruit, floral aromas, pepper, smoke, and a distinct mineral character. Côte-Rôtie is considered among the world's greatest Syrah wines and develops beautifully over many years of aging.
Tasting notes
Nose: Intense aromas of blackberries, blackcurrants, violets, black olives, smoked bacon, black pepper, licorice, and subtle notes of cedar and vanilla.
Palate: Full-bodied and elegant with ripe dark fruit, silky-fine tannins, nice acidity, and complex notes of pepper, smoke, licorice, and minerality. The wine has great depth and impressive balance.
Finish: Very long and refined with lingering notes of dark berries, spices, smoke, violets, and granite-driven minerality.
Serving
Best served at 16–18 °C in a large Syrah or Bordeaux glass. We recommend decanting the wine for 1–2 hours before serving. The wine can be enjoyed now, but has an aging potential of 15–20 years or longer under optimal conditions.
What does it pair with?
2015 Côte-Rôtie "Prince de Montvert" pairs particularly well with:
- Beef tenderloin
- Rack of lamb
- Game such as venison and roe deer
- Duck breast
- Braised stews
- Dishes with mushrooms and truffles
- Grilled ribeye steaks
- Aged hard cheeses
FAQ
What characterizes Côte-Rôtie?
Côte-Rôtie is known for elegant Syrah wines with dark berries, violets, pepper, smoke, and great aging ability.
What does Prince de Montvert taste like?
The wine has complex notes of blackberries, blackcurrants, violets, black pepper, smoked bacon, licorice, and cedar, with a long and mineral finish.
What does Côte-Rôtie pair well with?
It pairs perfectly with beef, lamb, game, duck, truffles, mushroom dishes, and aged cheeses.
Can the 2015 Côte-Rôtie Prince de Montvert be cellared?
Yes. Under optimal storage conditions, the wine has an aging potential of at least 15–20 years, during which it will develop even greater complexity and elegance.