Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie Cote Brune Vintage:2017 A discreet touch of wood

A discreet touch of wood frames spicy and ripe yet reasonably cool aromas of dark raspberry

dense and larger-bodied flavors possess a highly seductive mouthfeel that contrasts noticeably with the youthfully austere and intensely citrus-inflected finish that is presently a bit short

Here the nose is reduced though the underlying fruit seems both ripe and fresh

the stems seem to have surrendered more here

Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie Cote Brune Vintage:2017 A discreet touch of woodDeep, 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