Yves Cuilleron, Cote Rotie Lieu Dit Bonnivieres other_regions broad and floral – given

broad and floral – given it blind I might almost guess Gewurz

boysenberry lavender pastille and spicecake flavors that are sharpened by a hint of white pepper on the back half

Mineral- and smoke-accented blackberry and blueberry on the intensely perfumed nose and in the mouth

This isn’t as powerful as the Lavaut but it’s slightly finer

Yves Cuilleron, Cote Rotie Lieu Dit Bonnivieres other_regions broad and floral – givenDarker red and black cherries, iron, ozone, smoked meats, crushed stone, and dark chocolate all emerge from the 2022 Cte Rtie Lieu Dit Bonnivires, another brilliant 2022 from Yves. I love the balance and purity here. It has a concentrated mid palate, ripe, polished tannins, and serious depth. The tannin quality is absolutely terrific. Hide bottles for 4 5 years and enjoy over the following 15+. Drink 2030 2045.