Saturated magenta. Displays vibrant, mineral-accented black raspberry and cherry scents that are complemented by suggestions of olive, cracked pepper and violet. Juicy and focused on the palate, offering energetic red and blue fruit flavors that deepen and turn spicier with aeration. In a distinctly nervy style, finishing long and spicy, with discreet tannins and a repeating cherry note. -- Josh Raynolds

Smoky nose, roasted spices intertwined with blueberry and raspberry fruit. Fairly light-bodied, with a good sense of brightness. Good acidity, and an intense feel on the mid-palate, this has energy and tension. Forest berry fruits on the finish. An appealing struck flint note on the nose and palate at this young stage. No great length, but well balanced. A blend of four lieux-dits from the Blonde side: La Triote, Le Combard, Le Mollard et Lancement (gneiss bedrock); 18 months in barriques, 15% new oak.

Lots black pepper, savory and leather aromas complement the restrained black fruit on the nose. Medium to full body with good focus on the well-structured palate make this a good introduction to Cote-Rotie. Crisp, dry finish, but already accessible. Drink or hold.

The largest production cuvée, the 2019 Côte Rôtie Les Triotes comes all from the southern end of the appellation and has a medium to full-bodied, pure, wonderfully balanced style that’s already drinking well. Offering notes of black raspberries, smoked meat, rendered bacon, and violets, it will evolve nicely for 10-15 years, although there’s no need to delay gratification.