2008 Cote Rotie Cote Brune

Ruby-red. Smoked meat, blackberry, licorice and black pepper on the nose. A suave floral note gains strength with air and carries onto the palate, which offers sweet dark berry flavors and a jolt of peppery spice. Finishes with strong chewy grip and a lingering note of candied flowers. Offers good depth and complexity for this difficult vintage.