Yves Cuilleron, Cote Rotie Lieu Dit Bonnivieres other_regions This isn’t as powerful as

This isn’t as powerful as the Lavaut but it’s slightly finer

This is spicier still and a bit riper as well if not quite so elegant on the variety of black berry fruit aromas that are trimmed in very subtle wood

This blend consists of 80% Pinot Noir (with 6% as red wine) and 20% Chardonnay

Bearing the inaugural Grande Cuvée label

broad and floral – given it blind I might almost guess Gewurz

Yves Cuilleron, Cote Rotie Lieu Dit Bonnivieres other_regions This isn’t as powerful asDarker red and black cherries, iron, ozone, smoked meats, crushed stone, and dark chocolate all emerge from the 2022 Cte Rtie Lieu Dit Bonnivires, another brilliant 2022 from Yves. I love the balance and purity here. It has a concentrated mid palate, ripe, polished tannins, and serious depth. The tannin quality is absolutely terrific. Hide bottles for 4 5 years and enjoy over the following 15+. Drink 2030 2045.