Pretty barley notes upon opening, before all the blackberry fruit bursts forth. Mocha, smoke, hay and lots of primary fruit on the palate, cut with sharp minerals and acid. On the finish, it turns to notes of fresh cut herbs and fresh green peppercorns. Great length but chalky, gritty tannins dry the finish and this is still embryonic. Needs 6-7 years to loosen up.
Pretty barley notes upon opening, before all the blackberry fruit bursts forth. Mocha, smoke, hay and lots of primary fruit on the palate, cut with sharp minerals and acid. On the finish, it turns to notes of fresh cut herbs and fresh green peppercorns. Great length but chalky, gritty tannins dry the finish and this is still embryonic. Needs 6-7 years to loosen up.
Dec 24th, 2021
Côte-Rôtie, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
