a smectite soils probably gave Christian Moueix and Jean-Claude Berrouet a slight advantage given its propensity to retain moisture and prevent hydric stress

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

There is enough sulfur present to push the softly exotic blend of mandarin orange

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

It is a tour de force

Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie Classique Vintage:2004 a smectite soils probably gaveA 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)