Chateau de Saint Cosme, Cote Rotie 2016

Deep magenta. Smoke- and spice-accented aromas of fresh black and blue fruits, minerals, candied violet and olive, along with a hint of cracked pepper that builds in the glass. Sweet, palate-staining cassis, blackberry, floral pastille and cola flavors turn livelier with air and take on exotic spice nuances. Bright and distinctly energetic thanks to a spine of smoky minerality. That minerality carries through the impressively long, spicy finish, which features mounting tannins and lingering florality.

• Drinking Window: 2024 - 2033
• Reviewer Name: Josh Raynolds
• Review Date: September 2019