Benjamin et David Duclaux 2022 Cote Rotie La Germine

Elegant and expressive, this 2022 Côte-Rôtie from Duclaux showcases silky Syrah, floral lift, and smoky depth from the sun-kissed slopes of La Germine.

"A full-bodied, generous, juicy version, offering luscious notes of blackberry preserves, with pink peppercorn, tobacco leaf and smoked apple wood accents. Polished tannins hold a firm grip, while fresh acidity keeps the ripeness balanced. Attractive, with good purity and a thread of smoke on the robust, earthy finish. Drink now through 2033. 1,800 cases made, 290 cases imported." Wine Spectator 94 Points

"A blend of 97% Syrah and 3% Viognier, the 2022 Cote Rotie La Germine is showing well today, evoking aromas of dark berries, cedar, spices and licorice intertwined with delicate menthol notes. Medium to full-bodied, elegantly packed and dense, it has a fleshy core of fruit, fine-grained, delicate tannins and a tense palate enhanced by a long, linear texture that segues into an ethereal, mouthwatering and penetrating finish. This stunning Côte-Rôtie, crafted from vines planted on gneiss soils and fermented with 20% of whole clusters, was matured for 18 months in a combination of barrels and large barrels and has a pH is 3.70."Robert Parker 93 Points