Clusel-Roch Cote-Rotie 'Les Schistes' 2022 Appellation | Auckland All fruit at the estate

All fruit at the estate is grown organically and biodynamically

Very small production here

with notes of lime

and olives

especially when consumed alongside charcuterie boards and grilled meats

Clusel-Roch Cote-Rotie 'Les Schistes' 2022 Appellation | Auckland All fruit at the estateHeaded by Gilbert and Brigit Clusel, this Cote Rotie estates 3. 5 hectares lay across the regions signature granitic slopes, with the original vineyard site planted in 1935 by Gilberts grandfather. Here, vines are dedicated to Serine, a low yielding clone of Syrah. Les Schistes is produced from estate and purchased fruit, showing lifted aromatics of dark berries, red flowers, olive, and pepper. Meaty and robust; pair with hearty meat dishes.