2020 Domaine Jamet Cote-Rotie Cote-Brune [WA98-100][D99][V98][JD96-98] WINE

Producer: Domaine Jamet  
Region: Côte Rôtie, Rhône, France
Varietal: Syrah
Year: 2020 

Wine Advocate, 98-100 Points 

“Among all the 2020 barrels, the 2020 Cote Rotie Cote Brune stood considerably above all the others (although the Cote Blonde wasn’t that far behind). Blessed with incredibly floral, potpourri-like aromatics set against a backdrop of vibrant black raspberry fruit, it’s medium to full-bodied and magically rich and intense without being weighty. Enormously long on the finish, it seamlessly combines all the elements of greatness—balance, length, intensity and complexity—into one superlative wine that should drink well for at least two decades.” 

Decanter, 99 Points 

“Beautifully fragrant and floral, showing rose and violet characters. Super-fine, silky tannins and lovely acidity, this is an eminently classic Côte Brune, with flowers, cinnamon, black olive, rosemary and perfectly ripe, bright blackberries. It has a tapered finish – not the same concentration and power as 2019 – but with great finesse and elegance of expression. Beautifully balanced and very hard to fault. “

Vinous,98 Points 

“Opaque violet color. Expansive, mineral-tinged aromas of vibrant red and blue fruits, incense, bacon, olive and pungent flowers are accented by an exotic Moroccan spice nuance. At once deeply concentrated and energetic on the palate, offering intense boysenberry, black raspberry, olive paste, smoked meat, five-spice powder and violet flavors that are underscored by a core of minerality. Firmly gripping tannins build steadily through a floral- and mineral-driven finish that hangs on with resonating spiciness and outstanding tenacity.” 

Jeb Dunnuck, 96-98 Points 

“The 2020 Côte Rôtie Côte Brune is more elegant and finesse-driven than the base cuvée, with medium to full-bodied aromas and flavors as well as brilliant game, minerality, violets, and classic Côte Rôtie smokiness. As with the base Côte Rôtie, it’s not massive but shines for its elegance, purity, and just gorgeous overall balance. This is going to warrant a solid 7-8 years of bottle age, but it’s one heck of a thrilling Côte Rôtie in the making.” 

Alcohol: 14% 

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