Saint Cosme, Cote Rotie other_regions as well as more generous

as well as more generous

quince and white currants

with excellent balance and a long

There is a slight saline note lingering in the mouth after the wine has (regretfully) departed

At least some patience is recommended

Saint Cosme, Cote Rotie other_regions as well as more generousBright ruby red. Complex aromas of roasted raspberry and black cherry, brown spices, meat and woodsmoke. Supple, spicy and rather easygoing, with the woodsmoke character carrying through in the mouth. Finishes with mellow, fine tannins and very good length. This is more pliant from bottle than it was from barrel a year ago, but doesn't quite have enough personality to merit a 90 point rating. Stephen Tanzer