Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie Cote Brune other_regions_australia It has good acidity

It has good acidity

a generous sprinkling of white pepper and a hint of fennel

and something almost white-Rioja-like toward the finish – and I mean that as a complement

The palate is very well-balanced with supple ripe tannins and fine acidity

it does suggest that we may have a wine that is not fully harmonious when the tannins are fully resolved

Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie Cote Brune other_regions_australia It has good acidityDeep, 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