2003 Domaine de Bonserine Cote-Rotie La Vialliere

Still sipping on the 2003 Bonserine Cote-Rotie La Vialliere that was opened last Saturday.... actually quite fine (when not juxtaposed somewhat unfairly next the the 1997 Jaboulet Hermitage La Chapelle). This has improved over several days, boding well for continued cellaring...

Sort of reminds me of what Washington state based syrahs are striving for .... very tasty juice indeed with a somewhat modern slant ... roasted espresso complementing the minerally black fruit... alluring iodine on the palate .... nice acidity ...  good lift provided by the cut of Viognier, so important IMO...

Based on info from Jeb Dunnuck, this is the Domaine's only single vineyard offering, with production at about 400 cases. Purchased by Guigal in 2006.... continued production under the Bonserine banner...