Description
On the palate, it reveals a fresh attack followed by an ample, structured, long-lasting finish. The wine unfurls in successive stages and ends with top-quality tannins produced by whole cluster fermentation. It features aromas and flavors of smoked ham, violet, graphite, graphite, and licorice.Syrah, with its deep flavors and firm tannins, is a natural match for grilled or smoked meat and dishes featuring herbs, roasted mushrooms, and onions. Seared venison or beef with black pepper and thyme or a Moroccan tagine of pigeon or chicken are complimented by the spicy characteristic of Syrah.
Wine Advocate
- wa94-96
Barruol’s 2020 Cote Rotie blends fruit from both ends of the appellation to create an exciting blend of violets and blueberries on the nose. It’s medium to full-bodied, but richly concentrated and silky, with a lingering, elegant finish. Terrific stuff.
Joe Czerwinski, January 20, 2022
Jeb Dunnuck
- jd94-96
I loved the 2020 Côte Rôtie, which is certainly the standout from the North. Coming from both the southern and northern ends of the appellation, it’s full-bodied, ripe, and textured, yet never loses a sense of Côte Rôtie elegance. Lots of bacon fat, exotic flowers (I wrote liquid violet in my notes), and gamey blue fruits define the nose, and the balance is spot on, it has silky tannins and is just another brilliant wine.
January 25, 2022
Wine Spectator
- ws93
A very stylish Cote-Rotie, with nice depth and complexity. Offers layers of blackberry and cassis that are polished and pure, detailed by crushed herbs, black licorice, zesty iron minerality and a subtle pastry note, all of which are well-chiseled through the finish. Drink now through 2030. 370 cases imported.
Kristen Bieler, January 2, 2023
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