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Tasting notes
Score 89/100 · Drink 2020-2030, Jeb Dunnuck, Dec 2019

Brought up in a mix of new and used barrels, the 2017 Côte Rôtie has a classic, old school bouquet of black raspberries, sappy herbs, spring flowers, and spice. It's medium-bodied, fresh and focused, with plenty of charm. It's going to benefit from short-term cellaring and shine for a decade.

Critic scores

Critic scores
89
89/100

Average Score

17
17/20

Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com

89
89/100

Jeb Dunnuck

More reviews and scores

16.5 points
Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Score 16.5/20 · Drink 2018-2027, Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com, Apr 2019

Peppery and floral with restrained black fruit, nicely integrated spice and a rubbery note that may well be brett (or reduction?) but it isn't distracting. Medium body, soft tannins – this is ready to drink. (RH)

About the producer

Domaine François Merlin - producer
Francois Merlin

François Merlin is one of the most exciting names in the Northern Rhône today, producing elegant Syrah and Viognier.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Syrah / Shiraz, Viognier

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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