This is a bit firmer than the Combottes with even more evident minerality on the delicious

these represent the pinnacle of Cote Rotie—albeit in very different styles

it s medium to full-bodied

black and blue fruits plus a lovely hint of violets that sit atop dusty

This reaches 15% alcohol

Roche Bellene, Richebourg Vintage:2016 This is a bit firmerStrong reduction knocks down the nose. By contrast there is plenty of verve to the supple, cool and wonderfully pure mineral driven middle weight flavors. There is plenty of muscle and a certain robust power and while the shaping tannins are dense they are also relatively fine, all wrapped in a solidly long and mouth coating finish. (92 94) 2025+