Coudert 2024 Fleurie "Clos de la Roilette"

Alain Coudert seems to make terrific wine every year and the 2024 Clos de la Roilette is no exception. A parade of rainy weather early in the year finally gave way to more rainy weather, with a little sunshine. Of course not as structured as the 2020- 2023s perhaps but the 2024s offer juicy, delicious drinking now with moderate ability to age. This lovely wine shows deep black cherry, blackberry, red currant and violet aromas with earth, citrus and spice. The palate is round with soft tannins but nice acidity, with velvety berry liqueur, beach plum, spice and licorice. Delicious! Drink now or hold for eight to ten years...