2010 Cote Rotie Rose Pourpre
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(sourced from a 1-hectare section of Cote Rozier, in the Cote Brune): Bright purple. Intense dark berry and Asian spice aromas, with an assertive potpourri quality and a hint of woodsmoke. Deeply pitched red and dark berry preserve flavors show superb energy and lift, picking up notes of star anise and cola on the back half. Packs a serious punch but comes off lithe and focused, with excellent finishing clarity and sweet persistence.
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The opaque purple-colored 2010 Cote Rotie Rose Pourpre reveals floral, bacon fat and dark raspberry-like characteristics, terrific structure and enough fruit intensity and extract to match the wine’s tannin level. This ripe, heady, long, rich, multidimensional, promising Cote Rotie should hit its prime in 2-3 years, and drink well for 10-15. Two cuvees of St.-Joseph are produced, including Les Pierres (which comes from stony soils) and the Clos de Cuminaille (which is a true “Clos”). Importer: North Berkeley Wine Imports, Oakland, CA; tel. (510) 336-9880
100% Syrah. Dark purplish crimson. Wonderfully muscular intensity. Lots of ripe fruit but no excess sweetness. Very juicy. Should make exciting old bones. Very vibrant right to the end. Good balance. (JR)
The opaque purple-colored 2010 Cote Rotie Rose Pourpre reveals floral, bacon fat and dark raspberry-like characteristics, terrific structure and enough fruit intensity and extract to match the wine’s tannin level. This ripe, heady, long, rich, multidimensional, promising Cote Rotie should hit its prime in 2-3 years, and drink well for 10-15. Dec 2012, www.robertparker.com