Saint Cosme, Cote Rotie other_regions_italy (from 40+ year old vines

(from 40+ year old vines in the tiny

Not that that should be a problem

500 bottles made is worth the effort

A hint of reduction is going to need time in bottle to dissipate

the fruit is often sensational

Saint Cosme, Cote Rotie other_regions_italy (from 40+ year old vinesBright ruby red. Complex aromas of roasted raspberry and black cherry, brown spices, meat and woodsmoke. Supple, spicy and rather easygoing, with the woodsmoke character carrying through in the mouth. Finishes with mellow, fine tannins and very good length. This is more pliant from bottle than it was from barrel a year ago, but doesn't quite have enough personality to merit a 90 point rating. Stephen Tanzer