with a smooth

and their daughters Gaia and Rossana increasingly involved

The 2017 Leeu Passant Dry Red is a blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon

There is excellent volume here for its level and the finish is an interesting contrast with its velvety yet robust texture

dark chocolate and bay leaf

Yves Cuilleron, Cote Rotie Lieu Dit Bonnivieres Vintage:2022 with a smoothDarker red and black cherries, iron, ozone, smoked meats, crushed stone, and dark chocolate all emerge from the 2022 Cte Rtie Lieu Dit Bonnivires, another brilliant 2022 from Yves. I love the balance and purity here. It has a concentrated mid palate, ripe, polished tannins, and serious depth. The tannin quality is absolutely terrific. Hide bottles for 4 5 years and enjoy over the following 15+. Drink 2030 2045.