Jean-Michel Gerin, Cote Rotie Grandes Places Vintage:2018 the use of mostly neutral

the use of mostly neutral French oak barrels allows the ripe

The 1989s and 1990s are reviewed in this issue’s What About Now feature

Namely that Rocche is one of the greatest sites in La Morra and Arborina is not

This should also be very good if allowed 8 to 10 years of cellar time to realize its full potential

I like the sense of finesse but this is noticeably lighter

Jean-Michel Gerin, Cote Rotie Grandes Places Vintage:2018 the use of mostly neutralFresh, juicy, crisp, ripe and smoky, the fruit is ripe, with good sweetness, energy with a sappy, spicy, peppery kick and a hint of flowers. Still young, with air, this is showing quite nicely.