Côte Rôtie Neve, Maison M. Chapoutier 2022

Also fermented with 25% whole clusters, the 2022 Côte Rôtie Nève is a touch more foursquare than the la Mordorée, but is nevertheless gorgeous, with a classic structure and mouthfeel. Lots of red and black fruits, iron, charcoal, graphite, and smoked meat notes define this full-bodied Côte Rôtie, which has fine yet substantial tannins, good mid-palate depth, and nicely integrated acidity. It's a beautifully structured 2022 that will warrant 5-7 years of bottle age.