Jean-Michel Stephan
Côteaux de Tupin
Côte-Rôtie
2003
Vintage
Varietal
Syrah
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2012-2027), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2027, with a drinking horizon to 2036.
The ‘03 Côteaux de Tupin.
Jean-Michel Stephan Côteaux de Tupin 2003 is a Syrah from Côte-Rôtie, France.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Jean-Michel Stephan Côteaux de Tupin 2003 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2003 vintage
Jean-Michel Stephan's 2003 Côteaux de Tupin is a Syrah from Côte-Rôtie, France.
About Jean-Michel Stephan
Jean-Michel Stephan's Côteaux de Tupin is a Syrah from Côte-Rôtie, France.
From the cellar: pair with
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Jean-Michel Stephan Côteaux de Tupin 2003?
Jean-Michel Stephan Côteaux de Tupin 2003 is a Syrah from Côte-Rôtie, France.
What does Jean-Michel Stephan Côteaux de Tupin 2003 taste like?
Jean-Michel Stephan Côteaux de Tupin 2003 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Jean-Michel Stephan Côteaux de Tupin 2003 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2010-2036. Within that arc, the peak window is 2012-2027. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Jean-Michel Stephan Côteaux de Tupin 2003?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.