with loads of bright

indeed the word Zen describes the gorgeously well-balanced finish

this powerful effort should be capable of effortlessly aging over the next 15 to 20 years

we had a long debate about that

it should be an enjoyable white Bordeaux to drink over the next 10-12 years

Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie Landonne Vintage:2011 with loads of brightThe 2001 Cote Rotie La Landonne reveals a roasted espresso character along with licorice, pepper, scorched earth, and dense blackberry and cassis fruit. Firm, tannic, and masculine as well as aromatic (a characteristic of this cool vintage), it requires another 2 3 years of cellaring, after which it should last for 7 8 years. Rene Rostaing is one of the most masterful growers and bottlers of Cote Rotie. Sadly, there is not much produced. P. S. Pierre