2010 Vignobles Levet Côte-Rôtie Les Journaries

Dark purple. Intense, smoke- and spice-accented scents of cassis and cherry compote, with a sexy floral nuance emerging with air. Offers powerful dark berry and violet pastille flavors and a building note of candied licorice. Closes on a smoky note, with appealing sappiness, pliant tannins and impressive length. Shows a surprising level of complexity today but this wine is structured to reward patience.

Author: Josh Raynolds

Issue: March/April 2013