(93-95)/2031+

lacking today's freshness and balance

There is enough sulfur present to push the softly exotic blend of mandarin orange

It is a tour de force

Smoky reduction and wood serve as a pungent introduction to the rich and relatively full-bodied flavors that are succulent but less vibrant on the lingering if mildly chewy if not actually tough finish

Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie Classique Vintage:2004 (93-95)/2031+A really delicious creamy peppercorn sauce nose, with smoked bacon and highly aromatic spice that grabs the attention. Round tannin, attractive smoke, meat juice, cracked pepper and black fruit, true Syrah all over. Good. (RH)