Drink now with a decant or cellar for a decade
velvety tannins and a vibrant acidity providing structure and balance
followed by citrus and spice
Sourced from several top vineyard sites and blending primarily Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot (and sometimes Cab Franc)
Domaine Burgaud, Cote-Rotie, 2022 BORDCOUNT0730 Drink now with a decantIf you're looking for modern sheen or new oak polish, this isn't it. Domaine Burgaud makes Cte Rtie the old way100% Syrah, whole cluster fermentation, aged in neutral oak, and no shortcuts. The 2022 vintage comes from steep schist vineyards on the northern edge of the appellation and offers a pure, unfussy take on this legendary slope. The wine is tightly coiled on opening, with aromas of black olive, crushed stone, smoked meat, and violets. The