(a blend of La Landonne, Côte Baudin, Les Rochains, Bonnivière, Fongeant, Moutonnes, used 300-litre cask) very full robe. The nose has a mineral-lead air, pine woods, large red berry fruit. The palate delivers waves of dark berry fruit with ample, willing gras, is a stylish do; tannins assert, and are dense at the end. There is menthol on the aftertaste, with oak, obviously. It has good vibe and freshness all through, and savoury, enjoyable moments, is tasty and genuine. ****(*)

The 2016 Cote Rotie shows lovely black cherry and dark berry fruit. It`s medium to full-bodied, with a rich, supple mouthfeel and a long, silky finish. It`s not the most nuanced Côte Rôtie out there, but it`s certainly satisfying, and it should continue to gain complexity over the next decade or so. 93 points