A much spicier mix features notes of both red and dark pinot fruit
The medium-bodied palate is satiny and concentrated
but it also has the pedigree and beautiful inner structure for long cellar aging
cassis and floral hints along with a whisper of herbal tea
Medium to full-bodied and made using about 75% new French oak
Billon, Cote Rotie Cote Rozier Vintage:2019 A much spicier mix featuresNot yet bottled, the 2016 Cte Rtie Cte Rozier (97% Syrah and 3% Viognier) sports a saturated purple color as well as rocking notes of crme de cassis, graphite, crushed rocks, and liquid violets. It's rich, full bodied, powerful, and concentrated, with building tannins and beautiful purity. It's a powerhouse that needs 2 4 years of bottle age and will keep for 2+ decades.