2009 Domaine de Bonserine, Côte-Rôtie, La Sarrasine comes from one of the Northern Rhône’s most respected names, a domaine with deep roots in Côte-Rôtie and a reputation for disciplined, terroir-driven Syrah. Bonserine was offically established in 1972 with a focus on serious hillside viticulture, and its later association with Guigal only strengthened its reach without erasing its identity. "La Sarrasine" is drawn from steep, schist- and mica-rich slopes that define the appellation, giving the wine the kind of aromatic lift, mineral tension, and savory depth that make Côte-Rôtie so compelling.

The 2009 vintage sits in that generous, ripe Rhône sweet spot: plush enough to be immediately appealing, but built with enough structure to age gracefully. In the glass, "La Sarrasine" tends toward dark fruit, smoke, pepper, florals, and meaty complexity, with the vintage lending extra breadth and polish. This is a wine that shows the classic Côte-Rôtie interplay of power and elegance, perfectly aged and at in its prime drinking window right now. Extremely limited availability.

Why You’ll Love It

• It delivers classic Côte-Rôtie character: dark fruit, spice, smoke, and floral lift.

• The 2009 vintage brings ripeness and polish, making the wine especially attractive now.

• Bonserine has real pedigree, so this feels like a serious Northern Rhône bottle, not a me-too label.

How to Serve It

• Decant for 30 to 60 minutes to open the aromatics and soften the tannins.

• Serve with lamb, duck, grilled steak, or mushroom dishes.

• Best at cellar temperature, roughly 60 to 65°F, so the perfume stays vibrant and the structure stays balanced.