A new cuvee that’s intended to mirror the hierarchy in Burgundy, the 2012 C?te R?tie Le Village is Stéphane’s entry “Village” level wine. Coming from mostly younger vines and some upper plateau sections of the estate, it shows the estate’s pretty, juicy, perfumed style with its crisp blackberry fruits, smoke and leather-styled aromatics, medium-bodied richness and bright acidity. It’s a classic C?te R?tie to drink over the coming decade.