spice and blood orange infuse the 2016 with incredible depth and complexity before it finishes with mind-blowing intensity

Smoky reduction and wood serve as a pungent introduction to the rich and relatively full-bodied flavors that are succulent but less vibrant on the lingering if mildly chewy if not actually tough finish

clean and very dry finish that is supported by lemon-tinged acidity

precise and restrained medium-bodied flavors that possess excellent verve and a taut muscularity

informed by white currant and lime as well as white peach

Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie Classique Vintage:2004 spice and blood orange infuseA really delicious creamy peppercorn sauce nose, with smoked bacon and highly aromatic spice that grabs the attention. Round tannin, attractive smoke, meat juice, cracked pepper and black fruit, true Syrah all over. Good. (RH)