Levet 2021 Côte-Rotie "Chavaroche"

100% Syrah, 60% from Chavaroche (1940s), 40% from Mollard, Côte Brune, Côte Blonde (1978-80), whole bunch fermentation, 3 week vinification in 50 hl concrete vats, cap is immersed, twice daily pumping overs, held at 29°C , aged in 30% new, 70% used oak casks, barrels for 24 months. "Dark red; there is an aroma of bacon fat, crushed blackberry with a prune ripeness on the nose. The palate is oily in texture, the essence of black stone fruits, develops a firm lining on the second half, the finish tight, lip smacking, has rocky elements on the aftertaste, real attitude there. It’s country style Rôtie, grounded in tone, with stems and their vegetal side deep within it. It’s genuine, with good persistence, is a “Bonjour, mon brave” sort of wine, a wine of density and scope. It receives marks for character – is one for those who love the remaining traditional style wines. This was 100% whole bunch, as usual.""Dark red; there is an aroma of bacon fat, crushed blackberry with a prune ripeness on the nose. The palate is oily in texture, the essence of black stone fruits, develops a firm lining on the second half, the finish tight, lip smacking, has rocky elements on the aftertaste, real attitude there. It’s country style Rôtie, grounded in tone, with stems and their vegetal side deep within it. It’s genuine, with good persistence, is a “Bonjour, mon brave” sort of wine, a wine of density and scope. It receives marks for character – is one for those who love the remaining traditional style wines. This was 100% whole bunch, as usual."