Vallouit, Cote Rotie Voniere Vintage:1999 Fine-grained tannins sneak in very

Fine-grained tannins sneak in very slowly and meld seamlessly with the energetic fruit

This is a chiseled and sleekly powerful effort that should also be capable of aging effortlessly for years

This is aromatically similar to the Champlots but with even more floral elements in evidence

The richness really comes through on the finish

Reveals rich and concentrated flavors of pear tart and dried mango

Vallouit, Cote Rotie Voniere Vintage:1999 Fine-grained tannins sneak in verySeamless. Shows lovely, sweet fruit and firm but ripe tannins, with enough good acidity kicking in on the fresh finish. Offers a panoply of spice, smoke, fancy oak and black fruit. Should improve with cellaring. Best from 2003 through 2015. 250 cases made. PM