Barge, Cote Rotie Cote Blonde other_regions_australia I very much like the

I very much like the sense of energy to the well-detailed and solidly concentrated broad-shouldered flavors that also need to develop more depth but the underlying material is present such that this should be able to add complexity

Because the underlying tannins seem phenolically mature

there is markedly more volume and power to the large-scaled if less refined flavors that possess much better mid-palate density before terminating in an impressively lengthy finish

Living proof that fruit doesn’t always have to be the be all and end all of olfactory seduction

and the wine hits the scale at 15% alcohol

Barge, Cote Rotie Cote Blonde other_regions_australia I very much like theConcentrated, full, deep and rich, with loads of fresh, bright, juicy kirsch, crushed stone, and peppery spice. This is going to age nicely