1991 Henri et Philippe Gallet Côte-Rôtie
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The 1991, aged in both small oak casks (about 30% new) and foudres, and bottled unfiltered, represents the elegant "Musigny" style that Cote Rotie can sometimes achieve. It boasts a fragrant, intense bouquet of violets, cassis, cedar, herbs, and smoked duck. An exceptionally soft, velvety-textured Cote Rotie, it may lack the 1990's power and extract, but it more than compensates for that deficiency with its finesse and perfume. I do not mean to imply this is a light-bodied wine lacking depth. It is a rich, complex, complete wine that is drinking beautifully, yet it promises to age gracefully for a decade. This is Cote Rotie at its most seductive. Last tasted 12/96.
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Note to readers: This wine is found in Issue 103 at the end of the profile of Peter Weygandt in a list of "Other Peter Weygandt Selections". The only note states that "most were previously reviewed and recommended, but are still available". Imported by Weygandt-Metzler, Box 56, Unionville, PA 19375. The telephone number is (610) 486-0800; fax (610) 932-0279. Questions regarding availability in specific states and cities should be directed to Peter Weygandt.