“... A good wide spread of black fruit across the nose, black pastilles with a fine nature and depth at the same time. There is a suggestion of violet in the black cherry air, and it is reasonably welcoming at this stage. The palate holds abundant, deep-seated black fruit …. The tannins are well infused in the flavor … tightly packed … From 2017. 2032-34”

“Showing beautifully, the 2009 Cote Rotie La Landonne offers aromas of tapenade, bouquet garni, asphalt, blackberries, cassis, roasted meats and additional black fruits. More evolved and softer than the 2010, with a long, full-bodied finish, it can be drunk now and over the next 10-15 years.”

“Black and blue fruits on the nose and palate, with an array of spice and floral qualities adding dimension. Rich but very lively, with impressive intensity and concentration but no sense of heaviness. Supple tannins add shape to the extremely long finish, which features notes of star anise, candied violet and cracked pepper.”