2013 Cote Rotie Sereine

(raised for two years in demi-muids , 60% of them new): Dark purple. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes dark berry preserves, incense, olive and pungent flowers, and subtle vanilla and black pepper accents emerge with air. Suave, oak-spiced black raspberry and boysenberry flavors are complemented by a touch of candied violet and lifted by juicy acidity. Smooth, harmonious tannins add shape to a very long, spice- and smoke-accented finish that emphatically echoes the floral note.