"Intensely floral...very aromatic...beautifully perfumed," are just a few of the common accolades heaped on the Northern Rhone wines of Cote Rotie and Hermitage. The striking aromas that result from Syrah grown on crushed granite are both unique and gorgeous. The addition of a splash of Viognier to the wines of Cote Rotie give the nose additional lift and depth, and the dark minerality of Hermitage creates wines that smell like nothing else in the world. Take this opportunity to experience these wonderfully sweet-scented wines of class and character.

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Highlights include:

• 2006 Gaillard, Pierre - Cote Rotie Cote Blonde Le Cret (90-93 IWC) $55.95 - "Intensely floral, spicy bouquet of red berries, cherry and fresh violet. Clean, sweet and pure, with deep raspberry and kirsch flavors, impressive depth and subtle finishing cut. Finishes with very soft tannins...a supple vintage that will be delicious..." - Josh Raynolds, International Wine Cellar

• 2000 Jaboulet Aine, Paul - Hermitage La Chapelle (93 WS) $59.95 - "Very aromatic, refined and intriguing...opens up with crisp, citrusy notes...then delivers freshly crushed red berries, dried herbs and cassis...there is a mineral, iron, wet earth and terroir quality that is unmistakably unique and keeps you coming back for more." - Per-Henrik Mansson, Wine Spectator

• 2005 Chapoutier, M - Hermitage Le Greffieux (93 WS) BuyNow in The Vinfolio Marketplace for $126.00 (1.5 L) - "Ripe and very fresh, with bright floral, licorice snap and cassis bush notes leading the way for plum sauce, blackberry and raspberry fruit flavors. The long, taut finish shows the fine structure of the vintage." - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator

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