2018 Cote Rotie Seigneur de Maugiron
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Dark ruby. Expressive, spice- and smoke-accented aromas of ripe black and blue fruits and cola, along with hints of olive and mocha. Plush and broad on the palate, offering sweet blueberry, cherry preserve and fruitcake flavors that are sharpened by a hint of cracked pepper. Finishes round and smooth, with well-knit tannins and resonating florality.
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Sourced primarily from the little-known lieu-dit of Layat, the 2018 Cote Rotie Seigneur de Maugiron delivers cedary, charred aromas that outline delicate cherry and raspberry fruit. Despite the delicacy, there's a wiry sense of structure to this medium-bodied effort, and ample fine-grained tannins are evident on the silky finish. Give it another year or two in the cellar, and drink it over the next decade or so.
The 2018 Côte Rôtie Seigneur De Maugiron comes from sites in both the Côte Blonde and Côte Brune. This meaty, spicy 2018 sports a deep purple/ruby color, loads of spiced red and black fruits, rendered bacon fat, flowery incense, and loamy earth. With medium to full-bodied richness, polished tannins, and wonderful balance, this classic, already complex Côte Rôtie is ideal for enjoying over the coming 10-15 years.