Product Overview
Importer's Notes:
"The Levets own a third of a hectare of 40-year-old vines in the fabled vineyard La Landonne, and this cuvée is built around that holding, augmented by small parcels of old vines in Côte Rozier and Côte Blonde. No de-stemming is done here, which allows for that intoxicating spice signature to reach even greater heights. Compared to the ferocious “La Chavaroche,” “Les Journaries” shows greater refinement and elegance, though in no sense is it tame. The 2019 offers a broad spectrum of spices on the nose, reminding one both of sandalwood and of fresh-ground curry, and the well-rendered tannins are suffused into a long, taut finish."
Varietal Composition: 100% Syrah
Appellation: Cote Rotie AOC
Aging: 3 years in French oak, 10-15% new
(95-97) Points - Vinous
"Deeply pitched black and blue fruit, floral, musky herb and licorice scents are energized by building mineral and cracked pepper flourishes. Broad and weighty on the palate, offering bitter cherry and cassis flavors, along with suggestions of olive paste and espresso. Extremely primary (of course) but highly promising, finishing extremely long and spicy; solid tannins add grip." -JR, Dec/2022
