23% Graciano and 8% Mazuelo that is even lower in alcohol than in 2020 (at 13

(raised in new French oak casks of varying size for two years) Inky ruby

structured and tight

It is very similar to the bottle tasted blind at the Southwold tasting

with a honeyed quince character

Paul Jaboulet Aine (Pierrelles), Cote Rotie Vintage:2017 23% Graciano and 8% MazueloThe 2017 Cote Rotie Domaine des Pierrelles is full bodied but exceedingly elegant, with silky, fine grained tannins. Charming notes of violets, raspberries and black olives lead the way, backed by hints of dried spices and mocha, finishing long. It's a complex and compelling example of Cote Rotie, and it's great to see all of the Jaboulet team's hard work in the vineyards paying off.