The 2016 C?;te R?;tie is another potentially outstanding barrel sample. Spice, flowers, bacon fat, and classic raspberry fruit notes flow to a medium-bodied, fresh, nicely balanced 2016 that has loads to love. A blend of 90% Syrah and 10% Viognier aged 30...
My favorite in the lineup was the 2016 Cornas Les Eygats, which has sensational purity and precision, as well as full-bodied richness and weight, integrated acidity, and terrific notes of cassis, black raspberries, violets and minerality. The purity, fres...
A blend of 95% Syrah and 5% Viognier brought up in less than 10% new oak, the 2016 C?;te-R?;tie La Vialliere is a beautiful 2016 that shows the elegant, balanced style of the vintage perfectly. Revealing a vivid purple/ruby color as well as complex notes ...
Assertive dark berry, cherry and floral pastille scents are complemented by suggestions of succulent herbs and smoky minerals. Sappy and nicely concentrated, offering mineral-laced bitter cherry and black raspberry preserve flavors that turn sweeter with ...