Jasmin, Cote Rotie Giroflarie Size:12x750ml it's closed up pretty tight

it's closed up pretty tight

blackberry and blueberry fruit

This is also moderately toasty with its otherwise fresh and attractively layered aromas of purple fruit

The palate is still muscular

yet it feels light and has that somewhat contradictory powerful elegance

Jasmin, Cote Rotie Giroflarie Size:12x750ml it's closed up pretty tightGlistening violet. Smoke and mineral accented cherry and black raspberry scents are complemented by suggestions of tobacco, violet and cracked pepper. Silky in texture and lively on the palate, offering gently sweet dark berry, cherry compote and floral pastille flavors firmed by a spine of juicy acidity. The spicy note returns on an impressively long, penetrating finish that shows very good clarity and subtle, fine grained tannins. Josh Raynolds