1996 Jean-Michel Gerin Côte-Rôtie La Landonne Côte-Rôtie Rhône France Wine Tasting Note
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1996
Jean-Michel Gerin La Landonne (Côte-Rôtie)
A positive surprise for the vintage. Blackberry, oak, fresh pepper, herbs and spearmint on the nose. Fully mature, this wine ends with black cherry and kirsch flavors. 2,034 Views Tasted May 26, 2010 |
When to Drink Domaine Jean-Michel Gerin, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Domaine Jean-Michel Gerin, when young, should be decanted at least 1-2 hours, give or take, allowing the wines to soften and open their perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Domaine Jean-Michel Gerin is usually better with 8-10 years of cellaring and should be at its best between 10-25 years of age.
Serving Domaine Jean-Michel Gerin with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Domaine Jean-Michel Gerin is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Domaine Jean-Michel Gerin is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised and grilled dishes. Domaine Jean-Michel Gerin is also good with Asian dishes, and hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms and pasta.
Condrieu, the white wine of Domaine Jean Michel Gerin is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.