2022 Bernard Levet Cote Rotie Journaries

Since the 2004 vintage, this second bottling of Cote Rotie known as “Les Journaries”, a cuvée drawn from grapes harvested from old vines in the “La Landonne” lieu-dit has made it's appearance into the U.S. In comparison to Chavaroche, this wine is more subtle, more elegant and “quieter” if you will. At the same time, it is very much a Levet wine with a bouquet of violets, wild berries, a touch of animal and resinous-like tannins that speak of the inclusion of stems (a hallmark of the Levet tradition). The “Journaries” is approachable at an earlier stage than its companion “La Chavaroche” but, that being said, it is a wine that not only ages gracefully but almost requires a touch of patience. 1500 bottles imported. .