Tasting Notes

96-99
Robert Parker Wine Advocate Joe Czerwinski - 19 Dec 19
Marked by hints of mint and herbal tea on the nose, the 2018 Cote Rotie Cote Brune is another terrific effort from this parcel of vines that was replanted in 2000. Raspberries and blueberries surge forward on the medium to full-bodied palate, building in richness and complexity on the firm, palate-coating finish.
Drinking Date: 2023 - 2040
98
Vinous Josh Raynolds - 22 Dec 22
Inky violet color. A deeply perfumed, mineral-tinged bouquet displays aromas of ripe dark berries, cherry liqueur, exotic spices and incense, which are complemented by building floral, smoky bacon and olive notes. Palate-staining blackberry, cassis, fruitcake, licorice and succulent herb flavors show excellent depth and become sweeter and more energetic as the wine slowly stretches out. The spice and floral qualities repeat emphatically on the mineral-driven finish, which hangs on with superb tenacity and mounting tannins.
Drinking Date: 2026 - 2036
18
Jancis Robinson Richard Hemming - 18 Oct 19
Cask sample. Fresh and fragrant on the nose with a posy of violets and ripe, energetic black fruit. Fine-grained tannins with lots of grip. Not heavy, with a sense of relief from juicy acidity. Long, savoury finish with a touch of liquorice emerging. (RH)
Drinking Date: 2026 - 2038
Cote-Rotie Vineyard Fine Wine

Cote Rotie

Côte-Rôtie, a distinguished Northern Rhône appellation, is famed for its elegant, complex Syrah-based red wines. The name means "Roasted Slope," reflecting its sun-drenched, steep hillsides. These wines often blend Syrah with a small amount of Viognier, adding floral notes to rich dark fruit flavours like blackberries and plums, with peppery, smoky undertones. Top producers include E. Guigal, Domaine Jamet, and Domaine Côte-Rôtie, all celebrated for crafting some of the region's most revered wines.