| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Rhône > Northern Rhône > Côte Rotie |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
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The 2005 Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde is the fullest-bodied, most complete and deepest of this quartet. Its dark garnet color is followed by a big, sweet nose of bacon fat, cassis, jammy cherries, and peppery herbs. Full-bodied and lush, it is ideal for drinking over the next 10-12 years.
A meaty, masculine and structured effort, the 2005 Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde is a serious wine that still needs another 2-4 years or bottle age to hit full maturity. Tar, asphalt, crushed rock and gunpowder are just some of the nuances here, and it's medium to full-bodied, concentrated and tannic on the palate, with brilliant mid-palate density. It's impressive and will have two decades of overall longevity when all is said and done.
