The François Côte-Rôtie’s fruit is grown in steep, mineral-rich vineyards on soils composed mainly of mica-schist. More plump and voluminous than the producer's standard Côte-Rôtie bottling, this Rozier offers intensely ripe cassis flavors accented by smoke, hazelnut skins and allspice. It's a lusciously textured, modern style Syrah framed by fine, chalky tannins and a lingering cocoa, vanillin & coffee grinds finish. Very rich, very ripe & very classy. Perfect for a steak dinner into postprandial conversation. Ready now it should improve through 2030.