More structured than it was from barrel, the 2018 Cote Rotie Terrasses comes across as tightly clenched, with a fistful of juicy raspberries locked away for the moment. RP
The 2019 Cote Rotie Terrasses features scents of mocha, black olives, toast and black cherries on the nose. It's nicely ripe and supple on the medium to full-bodied palate, finishing silky and elegant. It might lack the aromatic fireworks of some Cote Roties, but it's a fine, down-the-middle example of the appellation. RP