The dark ruby/purple-tinged 2007 Cote Rotie La Landonne possesses aromas of sweet black currants, bacon fat, violets, and toasty oak. Medium-bodied and nicely concentrated, it is not destined for a long life, so consumption over the next 7-8 years is recommended. Jean-Michel Gerin used to sell 30% of his production in the United States, but when I visited him in late 2007, he was no longer exporting his wines to America. He told me he was not getting paid, and I suspect he is only one of what will undoubtedly be many casualties of the international economic crisis. It is sad to see consumers being denied access to some of the best wines being made in France as well as elsewhere.Importer: Bond Street Imports (www. bondstreetimports.com)

The 2006 Cote Rotie La Landonne’s dark ruby/purple hue is followed by aromas of black olives, burning embers, smoked meats, truffles, and black currants. Medium-bodied with attractively-integrated oak (it was aged in 100% new oak casks), an alluring texture, and a long finish, it is the finest 2006 produced at this estate. Jean-Michel Gerin used to sell 30% of his production in the United States, but when I visited him in late 2007, he was no longer exporting his wines to America. He told me he was not getting paid, and I suspect he is only one of what will undoubtedly be many casualties of the international economic crisis. It is sad to see consumers being denied access to some of the best wines being made in France as well as elsewhere.Importer: Bond Street Imports (www. bondstreetimports.com)