Clusel Roch, Cote Rotie Vialliere other_regions_italy

Clusel Roch, Cote Rotie Vialliere other_regions_italyA bright, juicy, engaging style, with lots of red currant, damson plum and cherry fruit lined with plum pit, blood orange and roasted sandalwood notes. The mineral driven finish shows lovely persistence, while an intense briary edge blossoms with aeration. Best from 2015 through 2025. 230 cases made. JM

sage and sous-bois

38% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot

This is one of the finest vintages of Cheval des Andes

but it should put on more weight when it reaches adolescence

licorice-tinged finish and dusty tannins that bode well for the cellar

dark currant

lavender and acacia blossom as well as discreet citrus nuances

even tannins

plush and velvety middle weight flavors that that contrast somewhat with the robust and surprisingly powerful finish that offers solid length on the slightly warm finish

plum and violet aromas that are cut with warm earth wisps

Tasted again the following day from the open bottle

Brooding aromas of crushed black fruits