Clusel-Roch Cote Rotie Les Schistes 2018This is their younger vines blend from all their Crus, named in honor of Verenay's special soils. JR: "Deeply scented aromas of dark fruit preserves, peony and olive paste, along with a spicy nuance that builds in the glass. Nicely concentrated andalluringly sweet, offering ripe blackberry, bitter cherry, floral and spicecake flavors that show fine delineation courtesy of a spine of juicy acidity. Shows excellent clarity and minerally thrust on the

Light and living

and altesse are found in the vineyard known locally as Cellier des Pauvres—or “Cellar of the Poor

This is perhaps the most extreme Syrah site in California

Grapes: Carignan

35% new French

Appellation: Sonoma Coast

but energetic and light

and purity

meaning herbicides

Appellation: Anjou/ Loire

Grapes: Grenache

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