and violet and mineral accents emerge as the wine stretches out

The attractively textured flavors possess a lovely vibrancy before concluding in a complex

sweet tannin

which is saying something

This is a Bâtard of finesse and understated rather than overt muscle and imposing size and weight

Jasmin, Cote Rotie Giroflarie other_regions and violet and mineral accentsGlistening violet. Smoke and mineral accented cherry and black raspberry scents are complemented by suggestions of tobacco, violet and cracked pepper. Silky in texture and lively on the palate, offering gently sweet dark berry, cherry compote and floral pastille flavors firmed by a spine of juicy acidity. The spicy note returns on an impressively long, penetrating finish that shows very good clarity and subtle, fine grained tannins. Josh Raynolds