Saint Cosme, Cote Rotie other_regions_italy the fruit is often sensational

the fruit is often sensational

This is also cool and airy with its mix of green apple

The wine is partly aged in 600-litre barrels

A hint of reduction is going to need time in bottle to dissipate

Not that that should be a problem

Saint Cosme, Cote Rotie other_regions_italy the fruit is often sensationalBright ruby red. Complex aromas of roasted raspberry and black cherry, brown spices, meat and woodsmoke. Supple, spicy and rather easygoing, with the woodsmoke character carrying through in the mouth. Finishes with mellow, fine tannins and very good length. This is more pliant from bottle than it was from barrel a year ago, but doesn't quite have enough personality to merit a 90 point rating. Stephen Tanzer