Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie Viaillere Vintage:2022 A more deeply pitched and

A more deeply pitched and brooding nose only grudgingly reveals its aromas of cassis plum liqueur and pungent earth where the latter is also found on the vibrant and well-detailed big-bodied and tautly muscular flavors that deliver excellent depth and persistence

a touch of graphite developing with time

Cathiard is on top

I came back to my sample 24 hours later and appreciated the perfectly aligned and integrated character of the tannins

earth and broad range of spice elements

Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie Viaillere Vintage:2022 A more deeply pitched andThe 2020 Cte Rtie Le Vialliere is more unformed and unevolved, with a big, rich, concentrated, and structured style thats going to reward bottle age. Coming from a site in the northern portion of the appellation, its medium to full bodied, has building tannins, and terrific purity.