CRITIC REVIEWS
Joe Czerwinski
Reasonably floral and red-fruited at the moment, the 2020 Cote Rotie la Landonne may not have the richness and power of the very best vintages, but its still a terrific wine. Tasted as a barrel sample drawn just hours earlier, in addition to those violets and raspberries, its also marked by the vineyards characteristic dark notes of roasted meat, black olives and espresso, ample tannins and a long, silky-textured finish.
Matt Walls
Classically dark, brooding fruits, this has length and depth, with good balance even though the acidity is quite low. With its intense and muscular tannins, this is for the long term. Four weeks in tank, 18 months in oak (limited newoak), with natural yeasts and as many stems as possible.