Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie Cote Brune Vintage:2017 Impeccably balanced for its size

Impeccably balanced for its size

430 meters altitude that fermented together with a small percentage of Malbec

black tea leaves and orange peel with an earthy

Overall this is fantastic and should effortlessly reward longer-term cellaring yet be approachable after only 5 or so years

A bit fossilised

Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie Cote Brune Vintage:2017 Impeccably balanced for its sizeDeep, youthful violet. Deeply perfumed aromas of ripe blackberry, boysenberry, incense, violet candy and smoky minerals show excellent clarity and spicy lift. Impressively concentrated and alluringly sweet, offering palate staining dark berry liqueur, licorice candy, bitter chocolate and violet pastille flavors, complemented by a touch of exotic spices that emerges on the back half. Finishes broad, chewy and strikingly long, with steadily building