Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie Cote Brune Vintage:2017 forest floor

forest floor

A discreet touch of wood frames spicy and ripe yet reasonably cool aromas of dark raspberry

the stems seem to have surrendered more here

Firm and focused in the mouth

And a tiny hint of dried fruit on the end

Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie Cote Brune Vintage:2017 forest floorDeep, youthful violet. Deeply perfumed aromas of ripe blackberry, boysenberry, incense, violet candy and smoky minerals show excellent clarity and spicy lift. Impressively concentrated and alluringly sweet, offering palate staining dark berry liqueur, licorice candy, bitter chocolate and violet pastille flavors, complemented by a touch of exotic spices that emerges on the back half. Finishes broad, chewy and strikingly long, with steadily building