2019 La Rosine Syrah VDP
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Opaque violet. Displays ripe blackberry and cherry aromas that are complemented by suggestions of black pepper, pungent flowers and olive paste. Round and fleshy in texture, offering juicy black and blue fruit, cola and spicecake flavors and building smokiness. A spicy note builds on the finely etched, gently tannic finish, which hangs on with strong persistence.
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The 2019 Collines Rhodaniennes La Rosine is another pretty, seamless wine from Ogier, offering classic Northern Rhone black raspberry like fruit as well as some chalky minerality and spice. Medium-bodied, it has fine tannins, and nicely integrated acidity.
Vibrant red and dark berry aromas show fine definition and complementary suggestions of peony, white pepper and olive. Juicy and appealingly sweet, offering Chambord, black raspberry and spicecake flavors that slowly deepen through the midpalate. Smooth tannins frame a long, lively, floral-tinged finish that echoes the spice and red fruit notes. There are qualities here that remind me a lot of a ripe New World Pinot Noir.