good, full red robe; the nose is well formed, offers airs of plums, olives, a sweet tone to it, and a lasting trail. The palate is juicy, agreeably full, rolls along well, develops some smoky tannins that bring late edge and a grainy texture, the length sustained. This is a properly structured, feet on the ground Côtes for a longer life than most, a wine that will evolve nicely. It’s just tapping at the door for now, vintage concentration at its heart. 14.5°.
