Brilliant, the 2009 C?te R?tie Fortis has an extroverted, sexy feel to go with classic notes of spring flowers, peach pit (no doubt due to the large percentage of Viognier), sweet blackberries and cassis. Full-bodied, concentrated and textured, with fine tannin and thrilling purity, this is another C?te R?tie that’s hard to resist. It too can be drunk anytime over the coming decade or more.