2020 Côte-Rôtie, Lieu-Dit Bonnivières, Yves Cuilleron, Rhône Women in Wine generous dollop of 40% Merlot

generous dollop of 40% Merlot that went into this makes it exquisite and beguiling

In the case of this particular barrel

as we didn’t know how to describe this astonishing wine

Adjectives tumbled from Étienne during the tasting: seductive and precise

originating from a single parcel of four hectares called “La Cote aux Enfants” – a very small production dedicated only to the greatest vintages

2020 Côte-Rôtie, Lieu-Dit Bonnivières, Yves Cuilleron, Rhône Women in Wine generous dollop of 40% MerlotFormally known as Terres Sobres this cuve comes from 80 year old Serine vines grown high up an east facing mica schist slope above Ampuis. It is vibrant and fresh, with small, concentrated red cherry fruit on the palate, a light brush of cedar and black pepper, and a palate of silky smooth tannins. Elegant and succulent yet poised, with a long finish. Georgina Haacke, Fine Wine Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd