Closer in style to the 2018 than the 2017, the 2019 Cote Rotie is a big, rich, powerful Cote Rotie that has loads of meaty, gamey black fruits, smoked herb, pepper, and chocolate-like aromas and flavors. With full-bodied richness, a round, layered texture, terrific tannins, and a great finish, it's a powerhouse yet traditional Cote Rotie that will need 4-5 years to shed its baby fat yet evolve for 20+ years