Jamet today

Jamet bottles at Macéo

A unique, dream tasting in Paris, and an interesting survey of the evolution of the wines' price.

Domaine Jamet’s Côte Rôtie is my desert-island wine. While I have never visited the domaine despite several attempts – something to put right in 2023 – the wines always leave a lasting impression. Unfortunately, the difficulty in finding them in the UK has paired with increased prices as demand has surged for this once-hidden gem.

In France distribution seems to flow much more easily with the wines available in greater volumes and at lower prices, so they are always worth seeking out in...