2012 Cote Rotie La Vialliere
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Inky ruby. Complex aromas of fresh red berries, cherry compote, smoky minerals and potpourri, with spicecake and anise nuances emerging with aeration. Smooth, sappy and sweet, displaying very good focus to its intense red fruit preserve, violet pastille and allspice flavors. Shows excellent energy and lift on the floral finish, which is firmed by supple, harmonious tannins.
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(20% new oak): Bright violet color. Highly perfumed aromas of spicy blackberry, violet and smoky minerals, along with a hint of black pepper. Broad and fleshy, with juicy dark berry flavors accented by candied flowers and star anise. The rising, persistent finish features bitter chocolate and blueberry flavors and fine-grained, sneaky tannins. There's about 20% new oak here.