Côte Rôtie
    Clusel Roch

    Côte Rôtie,

    Destination

    Clusel Roch, Côte Rôtie, 2005

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
    Clusel Roch, Côte Rôtie, 2005

    Fermented with slightly fewer stalks than usual (20%) and aged in 15% new wood, this is about as pure and honest as Côte Rôtie gets. Expressive wild fruit nose of blackberries and raspberries, this shows elegance grip and poise, a really close-knit and tight-packed wine, very intense, with a lovely balance between red and black fruits.

    Maturity:
    Keep
    ABV:
    13%
    89/100
    Josh Raynolds, Vinous
    Dark ruby. Fresh cherry and dark berries on the nose, with exotic Asian spices and woodsmoke arriving with aeration. Lively and silky, with sappy, medium-bodied red and dark berry flavors gaining a spicy character on the close. Lots of flavor here but no excess weight or ripeness, or hard edges. I find this tasty right now but Clusel advises waiting about eight years to get the most out of it.
    Date Reviewed:
    01/2008

    specifications

    country:
    France
    region:
    Rhone
    Appellation:
    Côte Rôtie
    Producer:
    Clusel Roch
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Syrah
    Allergen Information:
    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.