Clusel Roch, Cote Rotie Vialliere other_regions with copious quantities of black

with copious quantities of black raspberry and cherry fruit intermixed with spicy oak

There is excellent richness and outstanding size

The ripe red and earthy dark berry fruit aromas precede appealingly full flavors that are sweet

Discreet wood influence surrounds the intensely spicy and earthy nose that is at once elegant yet animale and this sauvage character extends to the very rich

I had the opportunity to taste verticals of 2 of La Rioja Altas wines

Clusel Roch, Cote Rotie Vialliere other_regions with copious quantities of blackA bright, juicy, engaging style, with lots of red currant, damson plum and cherry fruit lined with plum pit, blood orange and roasted sandalwood notes. The mineral driven finish shows lovely persistence, while an intense briary edge blossoms with aeration. Best from 2015 through 2025. 230 cases made. JM