Levet 2021 Cote-Rotie "Journaries"

100% Syrah, 60% from west part of La Landonne (1940s, before 1953, gets early sun), 40% Côte Brune (late 1980s, 1990), Côte Blonde (1978-80), Côte Rozier, 30-50% destemmed, 3 week vinification in 50 hl concrete vats, cap is immersed, twice daily pumping overs, held at 29°C, aged either used 600-litre oak casks or large 30 hl barrels 24-26 months."Dark red; the bouquet stands upright, with a chalky note, graphite, cassis fruit with restraint, is pretty ripe. The palate gives a cool true example of Landonne, with black berry jam, rather thick tannins and a quiet late surge that works well, gives it welcome life. There is discreet intensity in its black juice."