Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie Viaillere Vintage:2022 Cathiard is on top

Cathiard is on top

it shows plenty of Tuscan structure to support the fruit

A more deeply pitched and brooding nose only grudgingly reveals its aromas of cassis plum liqueur and pungent earth where the latter is also found on the vibrant and well-detailed big-bodied and tautly muscular flavors that deliver excellent depth and persistence

I came back to my sample 24 hours later and appreciated the perfectly aligned and integrated character of the tannins

Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie Viaillere Vintage:2022 Cathiard is on topThe 2020 Cte Rtie Le Vialliere is more unformed and unevolved, with a big, rich, concentrated, and structured style thats going to reward bottle age. Coming from a site in the northern portion of the appellation, its medium to full bodied, has building tannins, and terrific purity.