Georges Lelektsoglou, Cote Rotie Brocarde Vintage:2022 There is fine intensity and

There is fine intensity and drive to the lightly mineral-inflected middle weight flavors that are at once powerful and serious before terminating in a moderately austere

I had high hopes that the 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes would score in the low to mid-90s out of bottle

but you have to guide yourself by the palate

Great care was required to keep the leaves and the clusters healthy

Georges Lelektsoglou, Cote Rotie Brocarde Vintage:2022 There is fine intensity andBlack raspberries, spicy wood, and smoked meats emerge from the 2022 Cte Rtie Lieu Dit La Brocarde, which shines for its incredible purity of fruit. Medium to full bodied and aged in third year barrels, it delivers gorgeous mid palate depth, fine tannins, and outstanding overall balance. My money is on it being a truly brilliant Cte Rtie.