Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie Viaillere Vintage:2022 A more deeply pitched and

A more deeply pitched and brooding nose only grudgingly reveals its aromas of cassis plum liqueur and pungent earth where the latter is also found on the vibrant and well-detailed big-bodied and tautly muscular flavors that deliver excellent depth and persistence

There is almost painful intensity to the beautifully delineated and mineral-driven broad-shouldered flavors that possess a highly refined textured before culminating in an almost crisp

The flavors are dark

Note that this should drink well relatively early on

a touch of graphite developing with time

Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie Viaillere Vintage:2022 A more deeply pitched andThe 2020 Cte Rtie Le Vialliere is more unformed and unevolved, with a big, rich, concentrated, and structured style thats going to reward bottle age. Coming from a site in the northern portion of the appellation, its medium to full bodied, has building tannins, and terrific purity.