E. Guigal, Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde 1985

Fox red. Sweet-toned maturity with precise distribution around a core of wild plum, rubber, black tea, and brioche. On the palate this has good focus and continuity, its dark fruit softly dancing to the fragrance of dried purple flowers. It builds oiliness with a southern tendency for soaked raisin, garrigue, and game. A light sprinkle of tannin keeps the drumbeat and the sarawak pepper finish has an authentic feel that reflects Côte-Rôtie correctly. Now.

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