Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie, Cuvee Classique 2001 Merlot Drinking well now

Drinking well now

but no less captivating

and is fully mindful of both Man and the environment

incense and fresh rose

with a lovely balance of acidity and light vanilla with cream and lemons

Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie, Cuvee Classique 2001 Merlot Drinking well now1. 0cm or better 93 Points CellarTracker Blind. Mid ruby to full smokey garnet. Nose quite subtle initially, though suggests N Rhne. Very smooth and mellow, tannins fully resolved, mid red fruit, a good line with lovely bright but balanced acidity. Mid 2000s? Initially the nose relatively mute and so wonder about St Joseph rather than Cote Rotie, but then the aromatics open up to a lovely violet top note. Densely silky, very smooth and moreish. Just