Domaine Maryline & Christophe Billon Cote Rotie Les Elotins, Rhone, France 2017 Saint-Emilion Grand Cru The palate has a smooth

The palate has a smooth yet powerful core with lively

Chewy and rich at the finish

An elegant Champagne

as there was rain during March and April

presumably from the schist and rhyolite soils

Domaine Maryline & Christophe Billon Cote Rotie Les Elotins, Rhone, France 2017 Saint-Emilion Grand Cru The palate has a smoothWhispers of fur, charcuterie and smoke lend savory complexity to luminous cassis and mulberry flavors here. A blend of 97% Syrah and 3% Viognier sourced from schist and mica slopes, it's boasts a gleaming acidic spine and fresh, mineral undertone that are revitalizing. Rich, chewy tannins should meld with time and while appealing already. 94 Pts Wine Enthusiast