Maison Stephan, Cote-Rotie Coteaux de Bassenon, 2023 chamct0626 1978 is one of the

1978 is one of the great classical Barolo vintages of the 20th century — and this wine was made by Aldo himself

with gloriously silky tannins — which suits Asili's perfumed style beautifully and gives a Riserva that charms now yet holds the structure to keep evolving for decades

clay amphora aging for 25% of production

Perfect for pairing with grilled meats

White Wine of the Year 2024 (Proefschrift)—recognition for a biodynamic producer who chose amphora aging during a warm vintage year

Maison Stephan, Cote-Rotie Coteaux de Bassenon, 2023 chamct0626 1978 is one of theNatural wine Cote Rotie from the southern tip of the appellation, where the last vines run right up against Condrieu. Jean Michel Stephan and son Romain farm Coteaux de Bassenon organically by horse, then co ferment a field blend of old vine Syrah, Serine and Viognier with carbonic maceration and zero added sulfur. The dark migmatite and biotite soils and the splash of Viognier give a wine that is perfumed and silky rather than brooding, twenty four