Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie Cote Brune other_regions_australia crisp acidity and fine precision

crisp acidity and fine precision toward the finish

and it should evolve over the short term

apple and soft petrol nuances

In 2011 it seems to have more of the former and a bit less of the latter

A more restrained nose grudgingly reveals the essence of plum where additional breadth is present in the form of black raspberry and violet scents

Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie Cote Brune other_regions_australia crisp acidity and fine precisionDeep, youthful violet. Deeply perfumed aromas of ripe blackberry, boysenberry, incense, violet candy and smoky minerals show excellent clarity and spicy lift. Impressively concentrated and alluringly sweet, offering palate staining dark berry liqueur, licorice candy, bitter chocolate and violet pastille flavors, complemented by a touch of exotic spices that emerges on the back half. Finishes broad, chewy and strikingly long, with steadily building