Billon, Cote Rotie Cote Rozier other_regions_italy cherry preserve

cherry preserve

The 2009 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley has alluring notes of cedar

intense and sappy flavors that are perhaps the ripest in the entire range

it's silky

this essentially remains a Bâtard of refinement

Billon, Cote Rotie Cote Rozier other_regions_italy cherry preserveNot yet bottled, the 2016 Cte Rtie Cte Rozier (97% Syrah and 3% Viognier) sports a saturated purple color as well as rocking notes of crme de cassis, graphite, crushed rocks, and liquid violets. It's rich, full bodied, powerful, and concentrated, with building tannins and beautiful purity. It's a powerhouse that needs 2 4 years of bottle age and will keep for 2+ decades.