Jean-Michel Gerin, Cote Rotie Landonne other_regions This is an impressive built-to-age

This is an impressive built-to-age Bâtard

The visit was capped off by previews of the 2004 Cristal and the as-yet-unreleased Cristal Rose

76 ha parcel)

(from a mix of vines up to 50 years of age)

Time in the glass brings out the wine's more floral side and a range of red-toned fruit

Jean-Michel Gerin, Cote Rotie Landonne other_regions This is an impressive built-to-ageGlass staining purple. A heady, complex bouquet suggests red and dark berry compote, sandalwood and cola, with a sexy note of Asian spices adding lift. Rich but lively, offering sweet black raspberry and floral pastille flavors braced by smoky minerality. Closes with subtle tannic grip, leaving blackberry and cherry cola notes behind. Josh Raynolds