2009 Louis Cherry Barruol Cote-Rotie La Doree, Rhone WS--93

Wine Spectator: 93 Points
Score: 93 Release Price: $72 Country: France Region: Northern Rhone Issue: Oct 31, 2011 This is packed, with a very dark, ample, toasty core of black currant, plum sauce and licorice snap notes woven tightly, while fruitcake, violet and maduro tobacco flavors hold sway on the grippy finish. Needs some time to round into form. Made by Louis Barruol of Chateau de St.-Cosme and importer Kermit Lynch. Best from 2013 through 2023. 50 cases imported.--JM