Closer in style to the 2018 than the 2017, the 2019 Cote Rotie is a big, rich, powerful Cote Rotie that has loads of meaty, gamey black fruits, smoked herb, pepper, and chocolate-like aromas and flavors. With full-bodied richness, a round, layered texture...
The 2019 Cote Rotie La Germine also sees a splash of Viognier (3%) and is vinified with 20% stems before aging 20 months in demi-muid and barrel (20% new). Classic red and black fruits, loamy soil, flowers, and olive tapenade notes all emerge from this be...
Deep violet color. Ripe blackberry and cherry on the floral- and spiceaccented nose. Shows fine definition and appealing sweetness on the palate, offering juicy dark fruit and floral pastille flavors and a peppery overtone. Closes long and lively, with ...
A bigger, richer wine than I'm use to from this terroir, the 2019 Cote Rotie Maison Rouge sports a ruby/plum color as well as a great nose of black cherries, chocolaty plum, peppery herbs, subtle smoke, and iron. With medium to full-bodied richness on the...