It is a tour de force

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

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

fresh and absolutely delicate

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

Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie Classique Vintage:2004 It is a tour deA 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)