Description
Hard to come by, this Côte-Rôtie from Yves Gangloff comes from one of the appellation’s finest terroirs, the Côte Rozier, prized for its depth and power. The aromatic intensity, enhanced by white pepper and nutmeg, defines the wine’s very distinguished character. The earthy dimension is splendid, perfectly integrated by ten years of ageing. An exceptional wine with many fine years still ahead of it.
What to eat with a 2015 Côte-Rôtie Côte Rozier from Yves Gangloff?
- Veal loin with chanterelle mushrooms
- Marinated venison
The estate
The Yves Gangloff estate ranks among the very best producers in the Northern Rhône Valley. This is down to his serious and rigorous work on his 11 hectares of vines planted on granite and schist soils. This unconventional winemaker is first and foremost an accomplished artist (a rock musician) who became a winemaker almost by accident. His sensitivity, humility and artistic flair are reflected in his wines. These wines, which are smooth, deep and well-balanced, are among the most sought-after in the region. Mainly available by allocation.
From art to viticulture
Born in Alsace, Yves Gangloff arrived in the Rhône in the 1980s. He came to join his brother Pierre, a painter based at Château d’Ampuis. The latter is notably the creator of the estate’s highly artistic wine labels. Yves Gangloff first cut his teeth as a farm labourer at Delas, with no prior experience in viticulture. There he learnt the trade on the steep slopes of Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu.
What followed was a series of circumstances that were, to say the least, unexpected. Gaston André, a winegrower who leased his plots to Delas Frères, offered to sell him his vines. Penniless, he embarked on the venture with his wife Mathilde, who passed away far too soon in 2011. Initially supplying his wine to the wine merchant, it was the merchant’s failure that led him to decide to bottle his own wine.
