Chapoutier, Cote Rotie Mordoree other_regions This is an ambitious Croft

This is an ambitious Croft that could become a future legend or might trip over its untrammeled ambition

vinified with 25% whole clusters)

but has another 10-15 years of overall longevity

The Villero is a balanced and polished Barolo that opens to nicely integrated fruit and spice tones

Chapoutier, Cote Rotie Mordoree other_regions This is an ambitious Croft(100% syrah, from vines in the Cote Blonde that are reportedly almost 65 years old), Opaque ruby. An exotically perfumed bouquet presents candied dark berries and cherry cola, with notes of Indian spices, anise and smoked meat building with air. Fleshy but focused on the palate, with intense black and blue fruit flavors and a touch of candied violet. Tangy minerals add lift and cut to a strikingly long, smoky and gently tannic finish. Josh Raynolds