structured and tight

In this late-ripening vintage

(raised in new French oak casks of varying size for two years) Inky ruby

Soter found that these tiny berries more easily retain elasticity and hence phenolic quality in the Willamette Valley than they did in more heat-prone Northern California

Paul Jaboulet Aine (Pierrelles), Cote Rotie Vintage:2017 structured and tightThe 2017 Cote Rotie Domaine des Pierrelles is full bodied but exceedingly elegant, with silky, fine grained tannins. Charming notes of violets, raspberries and black olives lead the way, backed by hints of dried spices and mocha, finishing long. It's a complex and compelling example of Cote Rotie, and it's great to see all of the Jaboulet team's hard work in the vineyards paying off.