Delas, Cote Rotie Landonne Vintage:2003 45 ha parcel of 70+

45 ha parcel of 70+ year old vines)

black raspberries and black currants plus a hint of iron ore

This is impressively scaled and delicious with a bit more depth than the Les Cras though if there is a nit

fig and boysenberry confiture flavors rolling through

with plentiful fine-grained tannins that firm up on the long finish

Delas, Cote Rotie Landonne Vintage:2003 45 ha parcel of 70+What a knockout. with its intense levels of concentrated, powerful, ripe, dark red fruits that come at you in layers, you also find smoke, thyme, wet earth, licorice, black pepper, espresso and hints of flowers. Long and complex, wait another 4 5 years and things will be even better.