The 2011 Cote Rotie, which also incorporates 10% Viognier, offers a classic, perfumed profile, with notions of rose petal, crushed rock, raspberry and spice. Medium-bodied, focused, pure and lively, drink it over the coming decade or more.
This was a large lineup by producer Pierre Gaillard. The wines all have a classic, fresh and focused feel, and certainly, those looking for big textures and loads of fruit should look elsewhere.
Importer: AP Wine Imports, New York, NY; tel. (617) 277-3071