Levet 2023 Côte-Rotie Chavaroche (Arrives 9/29)

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 robe; the nose has breadth, is speckled with iron, and a neat murmur of violets, very true to its place, has a sound clarity, shows cooked blackberries. The palate holds blackberry fruiting, has a sweet juicing, a bundle of late, rather tarry tannin bringing some good darkness to the closing stages. It prolongs well, is very much a traditional Côte-Rôtie – there are fewer and fewer of these around in these days of zap and streamlining, has nuance on both nose and palate. “It’s harmonious, has power, depth,” Agnès Levet. From 2029 drink until 2047-49" Drink Rhone