Tardieu-Laurent, Cote Rotie other_regions black berry and violet nuances

black berry and violet nuances along with plenty of earth influence where the supporting wood character is more discreet

In my almost-40-year history of Port drinking

Subtle aromas of plums

licorice and spices meld into a core of supple

rich and concentrated big-bodied flavors that possess obvious muscle and simply fantastic length on the overtly austere

Tardieu-Laurent, Cote Rotie other_regions black berry and violet nuancesMedium pale garnet. Smoky oak, slightly reduced and a little bit spirity suggesting insufficient fruit concentration for the weight of oak influence. Perfumed mid palate and a little drying on the finish. Unnecessarily heavy bottle. (JH)