orange pith and light rose petal scents that unfurl with aeration

The 2000 was roaring from the glass when I tasted it in the estates Cote Rotie cellars

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mint and white pepper lend aromatic brilliance to this lithe

Moderate wood influence sets off notably ripe liqueur-like aromas of cassis

Michele et Patrice Rion, Bonnes Mares other_regions_italy orange pith and light rose(from a small parcel that makes on average one barrel annually; 100% new wood). A brooding and restrained nose of notably cool red currant, earth and ferrous earth aromas are in keeping with the equally serious and tightly wound flavors that possess a sleek muscularity on the dense and superbly long finish. The supporting tannins are firm but clearly phenolically mature and this should repay 12 to 15 years of aging. (92 94) 2021+