Xavier Gerard
Côte-Rotie Syrah
Côte-Rôtie, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Opened yesterday, mainly to be ready for today, but this btl was so.compelling there wasn't much left for today! On the counter unrefrigerated overnight. Lovely nose: loads of brambles, olive brine, soft charcoal, beef blood, black raspberry, funk...such classic syrah. Fantastic acid on the palate; great density, spicy, pepper, red and black fruit, with such beautifully elegant tannin on the finish. Just a baby, but this is already excellent.
Opened yesterday, mainly to be ready for today, but this btl was so.compelling there wasn't much left for today! On the counter unrefrigerated overnight. Lovely nose: loads of brambles, olive brine, soft charcoal, beef blood, black raspberry, funk...such classic syrah. Fantastic acid on the palate; great density, spicy, pepper, red and black fruit, with such beautifully elegant tannin on the finish. Just a baby, but this is already excellent.
Mar 5th, 2021