Bernard Burgaud, Cote Rotie Vintage:2009 There is the nostalgic recognition

There is the nostalgic recognition that this would be one of the last vintages made

giving way to ripe blackberries with a subtle citrus twang

tense and elegant expression of Alión

Fine French oak sits in the perfect place

Bernard Burgaud, Cote Rotie Vintage:2009 There is the nostalgic recognitionAgreeably fresh and spicy, with an aerial touch to the aromatics and a hint of cumin. Young at heart still, there are raspberry notes, a sappy fruitiness to the acidity and the tannins are very fine. Its neat and precise and drinking well now, theres no major hurry to drink up, but I'm not sure whether this will ever take on any great complexity.