Early summer was marked by a succession of violent storms that raised concerns of vine health

This possesses a liqueur-like quality to the softly spicy and earthy cassis

this mid-weight

Otherwise there is good freshness and vibrancy to the concentrated big-bodied flavors that possess a discreet stony quality that carries over to the beautifully long

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Remi Niero, Cote Rotie Eminence other_regions_italy Early summer was marked byThe 2015 Cte Rtie Eminence from Niero is another brilliant 2015 that should be snatched up by readers. A blend of 95% Syrah and 5% Viognier sourced from the Valliere and Coteau de Bassenon lieux dits, aged in 20% new oak, it has a beautiful perfume of black raspberries, dried flowers, incense, and cured meats. Medium to full bodied and seamless on the palate, it has an elegant, pure, yet concentrated style thats going to continue evolving gracefully