plum and fresh berry intertwined with spice and aromatic dry herbs
Fresh nose of apple
Red grapes were picked under hot dry conditions
Fresh lifted nose of cranberry and tobacco leading onto a palate exploding with pomegranate juice
dried cherries and hints of chocolates
Pierre Jean Villa Cote Rotie Fongeant 2022 (750ml) Limited plum and fresh berry intertwinedFrom a single lieu dit on this famed, south facing hillside, the Cte Rtie Fongeant is 100% Syrah that was 30% destemmed and aged two years in larger barrels. Classic Cte Rtie black raspberry and darker berry fruits as well as flowery incense, pepper, iron, and violet notes all emerge from the glass, and this builds nicely with time in the glass, offering medium to full bodied richness, beautiful tannins, and just a flawlessly balanced, seamless,