Olivier Merlin, Saint Veran Cote Rotie other_regions_italy Blackish crimson

Blackish crimson

There is good volume and richness to the solidly well-concentrated and appealingly textured medium-bodied flavors that possess excellent depth and length on the quite firmly structured finish where a touch of dryness appears that I suspect is attributable to the recent bottling rather than under ripe tannins

“When you have all the power in the grapes you go very carefully

The beautifully refined and vibrant medium weight flavors exude ample minerality on the dusty

It's a true chimera

Olivier Merlin, Saint Veran Cote Rotie other_regions_italy Blackish crimsonRipe, fresh and layered aromas consist of citrus confit, petrol and a pretty mix of mostly white orchard fruit that is nuanced by anise and oak toast hints. The exceptionally rich medium bodied flavors possess solid mid palate density as well as slightly better complexity on the lingering finish. This is sufficiently interesting to merit your attention.