2009 Côte-Rôtie La Garde Domaine de Bonsérine

La Garde is the flagship of the house, named after an old watchtower on the Domaine and is a blend of the best grapes from the best plots from Côte Blonde, Côte Brune and La Moutonne. The wine has all the essence of true vinous Côte Rôtie. Powerful, dominant, voluminous - at once peasant, but at the same time with an elegance and purity that really gives the taster a heavenly wine experience. Exciting Syrah wines are made in many other parts of the world - and certainly at other prices - but this Domaine de Bonserine certainly proves that Syrah is at its absolute best and achieves its fullest potential on the steep stony slopes along the banks of the Rhône. A truly great wine experience