Popped and poured, 13.5% alc., first impression is Wow! Very fine blackberry fruit with olive and coffee notes that make this an extremely alluring wine. Excellent acidity and tartness rendering it incredibly food friendly. Just on the cusp of its drinking window... it wouldn't hurt to wait a year or so...I am curious to find out if this vintage was made with whole cluster (which is done with later vintages).
4 hours later... the aromatics are really kicking in with violets and lavender... I would be willing to bet that this vintage incorporates a bit of Viognier. Delightful, classic Northern Rhone profile....
A blend of low-yield fruit from Les Roziers, Les Grandes Places, Viaillere and Champin vineyards. Aged quite deftly in 100% new oak ... there is no negative impact from the new oak as the fruit and terroir shine through here. Louis Barruol is one of my favorite Rhone producers. Two hearty thumbs up...
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