Chateau de Saint Cosme Cote Rotie 2006

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Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley

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100% Syrah, Aged for 15 months in new oak, Schistes and arènes granitiques. Elegance is the major word in 2006 which will remain as a good classical vintage. Their vine in the Cote-Blonde confirmed a quality improvement related to the drought of the last vintages... All the vines around the Viaillère developed as usual their incredible typicity: sweet texture, aromas of graphite and smoked bacon. This vintage reminds them of 1998, with more freshness. 1998 tastes very well at the moment. Cote-Rotie 2006 will age with harmony because the grape ripening went just to the right level. Squashed lead, blackcurrant, bacon, roasted coffee.

Reviews:
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"Pure and silky, with layers of black cherry and crushed plum fruit woven with sanguine and macerated olive notes. Nice underlying cut runs through the sage-tinged finish. Drink now through 2018." -Rated 92, Wine Spectator
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"The 2006 Cote Rotie (100% Syrah, 9,000 bottles produced) was aged in 60-70% new oak casks. Its gorgeous nose of tapenade, creme de cassis, and flowers is followed by a medium to full-bodied wine displaying sweet fruit, good acidity, beautiful density, and a subtle dosage of oak. " -Rated 91, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
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"Opaque ruby. Ripe blackberry and plum aromas are complicated by cinnamon and cracked pepper, along with a strong mineral underpinning. Displays fresher red fruits on the palate, with gentle tannins adding grip and structure. Shows excellent finishing focus and length. According to Barruol, this contains "lots of Cote Brune fruit" and clocked in at just 12.5% alcohol, while the 2005 is 13.5%" -Rated 92, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

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