Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie Cote Brune Vintage:2017 A bit fossilised

A bit fossilised

the 2018 Pluribus (a barrel sample) reveals a deep garnet-purple

Overall this is fantastic and should effortlessly reward longer-term cellaring yet be approachable after only 5 or so years

430 meters altitude that fermented together with a small percentage of Malbec

Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie Cote Brune Vintage:2017 A bit fossilisedDeep, youthful violet. Deeply perfumed aromas of ripe blackberry, boysenberry, incense, violet candy and smoky minerals show excellent clarity and spicy lift. Impressively concentrated and alluringly sweet, offering palate staining dark berry liqueur, licorice candy, bitter chocolate and violet pastille flavors, complemented by a touch of exotic spices that emerges on the back half. Finishes broad, chewy and strikingly long, with steadily building