Bernard Levet - Côte-Rôtie Journaries 2021 (750ml)
Price: $129.99
| Producer | Bernard Levet |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhône Valley |
| Varietal | Syrah |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 200663 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Bernard Levet Description
Since the 2004 vintage, the Levet family to include a second bottling of Cote Rotie known as “Les Journaries”, a cuvée drawn from grapes harvested from old vines in the “La Landonne” lieu-dit. This wine is more subtle, more elegant and “quieter” if you will than the “Chavaroche”. At the same time, it is very much a Levet wine with a bouquet of violets, wild berries, a touch of animal and resinous-like tannins that speak of the inclusion of stems (a hallmark of the Levet tradition). The “Journaries” is approachable at an earlier stage than its companion “La Chavaroche” but, that being said, it is a wine that not only ages gracefully but almost requires a touch of patience.
Vinous: 95-97 Points
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
