Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie Cote Brune Vintage:2017 All of the Pacenti signatures

All of the Pacenti signatures are in place

the 2018 Pluribus (a barrel sample) reveals a deep garnet-purple

Overall this is fantastic and should effortlessly reward longer-term cellaring yet be approachable after only 5 or so years

The more refined and restrained flavors possess plenty of dry extract

as animated as the 2015 with great precision and tension towards the finish

Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie Cote Brune Vintage:2017 All of the Pacenti signaturesDeep, youthful violet. Deeply perfumed aromas of ripe blackberry, boysenberry, incense, violet candy and smoky minerals show excellent clarity and spicy lift. Impressively concentrated and alluringly sweet, offering palate staining dark berry liqueur, licorice candy, bitter chocolate and violet pastille flavors, complemented by a touch of exotic spices that emerges on the back half. Finishes broad, chewy and strikingly long, with steadily building