The 2005 Cote Rotie is a beauty, exhibiting floral notes intermixed with red and black fruits, as well as hints of licorice, tar, and olive. The wine is rich, medium to full-bodied, with moderately sweet tannins, and good structure and length. This is a knockout.
Importer: David Hinkle, North Berkeley Imports, Oakland, CA; tel. (510) 336-9880