2020 Cote Rotie Barbarine

Opaque ruby color. Highly perfumed red and dark berry, botanical herb and floral scents show superb clarity and pick up a smoky mineral accent with air. Juicy and penetrating on the palate, offering intense bitter cherry, boysenberry, candied violet and mocha flavors that are braced by a core of juicy acidity. Finishes sweet, lively and extremely long, with an echo of candied violet and well-judged tannins.