Billon, Cote Rotie Cote Rozier other_regions Longer than the other one

Longer than the other one (that turned out to be the 2004)

caressing and welldetailed flavors that deliver outstanding depth and persistence for a Vosne villages

2 of the parcels measuring

The elegance of the nose is enhanced by the relatively refined texture of the medium weight flavors that are at once succulent but punchy

though still quite subtle

Billon, Cote Rotie Cote Rozier other_regions Longer than the other oneNot yet bottled, the 2016 Cte Rtie Cte Rozier (97% Syrah and 3% Viognier) sports a saturated purple color as well as rocking notes of crme de cassis, graphite, crushed rocks, and liquid violets. It's rich, full bodied, powerful, and concentrated, with building tannins and beautiful purity. It's a powerhouse that needs 2 4 years of bottle age and will keep for 2+ decades.