Clusel-Roch, Vin de France Sur le Mont, 2022
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Clusel-Roch is best known for their elegant, terroir-driven Côte-Rôties, but Sur le Mont offers a glimpse of that same finesse in a more approachable package. Sourced from high-altitude vineyards just outside the appellation’s borders, this Vin de France bottling allows the domaine to work outside strict AOC regulations while maintaining their signature style. The 2022 vintage, shaped by a warm yet balanced growing season, highlights the lifted, expressive side of Syrah.
This wine is all about energy—pure black fruit, floral aromatics, and a streak of cracked black pepper that reminds you this is true Northern Rhône Syrah. Fermented with whole clusters and aged in neutral barrels, it has a silky, fresh profile that sets it apart from heavier, oak-driven versions. Compared to Clusel-Roch’s Côte-Rôtie, Sur le Mont is more immediate and playful, but it still carries the mineral backbone and finesse that define the estate’s wines.
Perfect slightly chilled alongside grilled lamb, roasted duck, or a simple plate of charcuterie, this is a Syrah for those who love elegance over extraction. Drink now for its pure, vibrant fruit, or cellar for a few years to watch its layers unfold.
