Domaine Eymin-Tichoux Le Truchet Côte-Rôtie 2023 is a great wine from the northern Rhône, from the prestigious Côte-Rôtie terroir on the steep schist and mica-schist slopes overlooking the Rhône. This cuvée is made mainly from Syrah, sometimes complemented by a touch of Viognier, according to local tradition, and grown organically.
The 2023 vintage stands out for its floral elegance, aromatic finesse, and great energy. It reveals intense aromas of violet, raspberry, wild blackberry, pepper, black olive, and delicate smokiness, carried by a long, juicy, and distinguished palate. Fine tannins and natural balance make this a Côte-Rôtie accessible when young, but also with excellent aging potential.
With Le Truchet, Domaine Eymin-Tichoux confirms its status as a young estate to watch, combining precision, fruit purity, and respect for terroir.
Available at Clos des Millésimes, a wine merchant in Bordeaux, specialist in Rhône wines, terroir Syrahs, and up-and-coming winemakers.
Domaine Eymin-Tichoux – Le Truchet – Côte-Rôtie 2023
On the steep slopes of Côte-Rôtie, Domaine Eymin-Tichoux continues its work of high precision, crafting wines where finesse rivals depth. The estate, guided by an artisanal approach and respect for the schist and granite soils of the appellation, produces cuvées of great purity, carried by the natural freshness of the hillsides and a modern vision focused above all on elegance.
Le Truchet 2023 embodies this standard. Sourced from steep plots where Syrah expresses itself with rare intensity, this vintage benefits from a harmonious year, marked by slow and perfectly controlled ripening. The harvest is done by hand with the utmost care, then delicately vinified to preserve the aromatic expressiveness of the grape variety. A subtle aging, between barrels and demi-muids, refines the structure without masking the precision of the fruit. The result is a Côte-Rôtie that is both distinguished, slender, and deeply faithful to its terroir.
On tasting, the nose immediately reveals a palette marked by violet, fresh black fruits, and vibrant blackcurrant. Added to this are notes of black pepper, incense, and a slightly smoky touch inherited from the schist soils. On the palate, the attack is direct and flavorful. The tannins, of remarkable finesse, envelop a silky and juicy texture. The wine finds its balance between density and tension, blending crisp blackberry, black raspberry, spices, and a subtle, persistent floral note. The finish is long, slender, delicately saline, recalling the verticality characteristic of great northern Syrahs.
At the table, Le Truchet 2023 pairs brilliantly with pink duck breast, herb-roasted lamb, grilled veal chop, or refined mushroom-based cuisine. It also enhances elaborate vegetarian dishes, such as a root vegetable millefeuille or creamy polenta scented with fresh herbs.
Grape varieties: 100% Syrah
