Clusel Roch, Cote Rotie Vialliere other_regions the 2012 becomes more finessed

the 2012 becomes more finessed with time in the glass

The ripe red and earthy dark berry fruit aromas precede appealingly full flavors that are sweet

dense and powerful broad-shouldered flavors that both coat and stain the palate on the long and youthfully austere finish

I had the opportunity to taste verticals of 2 of La Rioja Altas wines

plum and mulberry fruit

Clusel Roch, Cote Rotie Vialliere other_regions the 2012 becomes more finessedA bright, juicy, engaging style, with lots of red currant, damson plum and cherry fruit lined with plum pit, blood orange and roasted sandalwood notes. The mineral driven finish shows lovely persistence, while an intense briary edge blossoms with aeration. Best from 2015 through 2025. 230 cases made. JM