Marie et Pierre Benetiere, Cote Rotie Cordeloux other_regions_italy A markedly earthy nose features

A markedly earthy nose features notes of very ripe dark currant

or "water bombs

and I suspect that its origin in the crème de la crème of Roederer's Cristal-worthy holdings has even more to do with the extra dimension it possesses above and beyond its white counterpart than the delicate infusion of Pinot Noir phenolics that give it its delicate pink hue

the crisp acids and the firm tannins

this powerful effort should be capable of effortlessly aging over the next 15 to 20 years

Marie et Pierre Benetiere, Cote Rotie Cordeloux other_regions_italy A markedly earthy nose featuresOpaque ruby. The nose displays fresh blackberry and bitter cherry scents, along with notes of candied flowers, star anise and cured meat. Nervy and precise on entry, then fleshier in the middle, offering juicy dark berry and cherry pit flavors and a touch of licorice. The nicely focused finish is framed by silky, even tannins. Josh Raynolds