Duclaux, Cote Rotie other_regions (Bouchard has been separately vinifying

(Bouchard has been separately vinifying this parcel

My impression is that the Costa Russi and Conteisa are the most likely of these 2007s to offer the widest drinking windows throughout their lives with a minimum of cellaring

white pepper and touches of clove develop with aeration

The 2012s from Diamond Creek represent an homage to founder Al Brounstein and the winery’s 40th anniversary

Duclaux, Cote Rotie other_regions (Bouchard has been separately vinifyingLoaded with dense black cherry and black currant fruit, this also sports lots of game and ferrous notes that are deeply rooted on the finish. Long, juicy finish echoes with fruit and dark chocolate. Lovely. Drink now through 2014. 1,600 cases made. JM