2017 Cote Rotie La Landonne
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Dark purple. Pungent, mineral-tinged cherry and cassis aromas are complemented by suggestions of black pepper, succulent flowers and cola. Taut and structured on entry and then broader in the midpalate, offering concentrated, spice- and mineral-laced dark berry and bitter cherry flavors sweetened by a sexy floral pastille accent. Shows sharp delineation on the youthfully tannic finish, which lingers with impressive, floral-driven tenacity.
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The 2017 Cote Rotie la Landonne (tasted from tank prior to bottling) reveals the lieu-dit's signature notes of mocha and roasted meat. It's full-bodied, rich and velvety, with a long, licorice-tinged finish. It's not fruity per se, but it is loaded with glycerol and blows away the 2016.
Dark stones and graphite with black cherries and espresso, as well as very complex, woody spices and iodine. This is so intense and so seamlessly rich. The ripe blackberries and dark plums are so deeply captured. Essence-like. The tannins are substantial but supple; the rich black cherry and dark chocolate flavors are just superb. So long, so dense and so very, very impressive. Best from 2025.