Chapoutier, Cote Rotie Neve Brut Zero If it develops more harmony

If it develops more harmony and balance

Oak now nicely in the background

The palate has reached maturity

More subtle wood toast is present on the moderately reduced nose so be sure to give this some air if you’re tempted to try a bottle young

but it is otherwise firm and compact at its core with a solid delivery of quality fruit

Chapoutier, Cote Rotie Neve Brut Zero If it develops more harmonyThe 2021 Cote Rotie Neve features aromas of violets and crushed stone, a lovely array of flowers, blueberries and raspberries. It's just medium bodied, a bit harder and more tart than the Mordore bottling, finishing with boysenberry and cranberry notes and some tea like tannins.