Cuilleron, Cote Rotie Madiniere Vintage:2016 The brooding and equally serious

The brooding and equally serious broad-shouldered flavors are not quite as concentrated as those of the Chambertin but are even finer and display plenty of minerality on the wonderfully persistent finish

(from Pitures and l’Ormeau but no young vines from the other crus)

While not up to current vintages

We wanted to make a more elegant wine

Cuilleron, Cote Rotie Madiniere Vintage:2016 The brooding and equally seriousDeep ruby. Mineral accented blackberry, cherry compote, licorice and candied violet aromas are energized by a cracked pepper nuance. Juicy and broad on the palate, offering sappy dark berry, candied violet and salty olive flavors and a hint of cured meat. Becomes sweeter with air and finishes spicy and very long, with rounded tannins and lingering florality. Josh Raynolds