A slightly more elegant if more restrained nose offers up spiced plum and dark currant scents along with attractive floral hints and in particular lavender and violet

It's ready now

plums and licorice

It is aged in around 40% new oak with a slightly lighter toast than previous vintages

Give it 3-4 years of cellaring and enjoy it over the following two decades

Jean Luc Jamet, Cote Rotie Terrasses other_regions_australia A slightly more elegant ifMeaty and smoky on the nose. Floral notes too with a finely ground tannic paste shaping the finish. Loads of juicy acidity and a long meaty finish. Very savoury, almost severe in structure. Needs a food foil. (RH)