2000 Gilles Barge Côte-Rôtie Cuvée du Plessy
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95% Syrah, 5% Viognier, Côte Blonde, 40 hl/ha yield, no de-stemming, three-week cuvaison in stainless steel with immersed cap, two-year maturation in oak barriques (maximum 5% new), bottled without fining or filtration . Mid ruby. Fragrant and old-fashioned on the nose. Diffuse rather than concentrated but rather appealingly dreamy. Fresh, dry expression of traditional Côte-Rôtie. No heavyweight – indeed ‘only’ 12.5%. Good for those who seek refreshment. Dry and pure. (JR)
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The lightest effort is usually the Cuvee du Plessy. The Cote Rotie Cuvee du Plessy exhibits mushroomy, weedy, herbaceous characteristics intermixed with leathery, animal-like notes. Washed out cherries and raspberries also poke their way through in this medium-bodied effort. This Cote Rotie is clearly meant for consumers who enjoy the ancient, traditional style of winemaking. Importer: A Christopher Cannan Selection, various American importers including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300 and Diamond Wine Merchants, Oakland, CA; tel. (510) 567-9897