CRITIC REVIEWS
Nicolas Greinacher
The 2023 Côte-Rôtie begins with pronounced black cherry, forest strawberry and dried violets. A touch of red plum adds further fruit complexity. Midweighted and concentrated, the 2023 shows brilliantly at this youthful stage, delivering fruit-driven allure, ultra-refined tannins and outstanding length. The 2023 jumps at you right away, and while there is assured ageing potential, it will be quite hard to resist in its youth. Outstanding.
JancisRobinson.com
Cask samples that will make up the eventual blend.Sample 1: Cumilles and Lesardes.Timid nose but attractive fruit on the palate. Some firmness and length but generally fine in style.Sample 2: Rochins, Leyat and Gerine.Explosive fruit with more density and weight. Juicy. Bigger structure.Sample 3: Côte Baudin, Leyat.Sweeter (oak?) but, overall, there s an elegant touch. Drying finish (oak again - three-year-old barrels).Sample 4: Bonnivières, Tartaras.Slightly herbal, the acidity more affirmed. Structured.Sample 5: Gerine.Most important parcel at the domaine, so key to the blend. Intensely floral with violet and potpourri notes. Palate round, with fine, well-integrated tannins.Sample 6: Fongeant.Second-most important parcel, so another key element in the blend. Fresh and vibrant, with good persistence. Violet notes to the fore. Very fine tannins. (JL)


