2020 Cote Rotie Bonnivieres
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The 2020 Côte Rôtie Lieu-Dit Bonnivières is solid, with some old school-like juicy acidity and meatiness as well as medium to full-bodied richness and depth on the palate. Showing the riper style of the vintage, it has a complex, floral perfume that includes red and blue fruits as well as notes of sandalwood, leather, and violets. It's young and unevolved and needs 4-5 years of bottle age, but it's a beautiful wine.
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James Lawther MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jeb Dunnuck
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Dark, shimmering magenta. Displays highly perfumed black and blue fruit aromas, along with hints of vanilla, potpourri, olive and smoky minerals. Densely packed cherry, blueberry and fruitcake flavors stretch out steadily with air while taking on a suggestion of exotic spices. The mineral note repeats firmly on the vibrant and impressively long finish, which is shaped by youthfully gripping tannins.
100% Syrah. Cask sample. Tight but elegant with dark-fruit and cassis notes. Plenty of freshness so the expression is lifted as well. Firm and long on the finish. Everything decidedly in place. (JL)