Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie, Cuvee Classique 2001 REGISTRATION William Kelley opines on the

William Kelley opines on the controversial "Coche Reduction" characteristics in Coche-Dury wines:

the blend includes 14% Cabernet Franc and 86% Cabernet Sauvignon from this extraordinary hillside vineyard above Auberge de Soleil in mid-Napa Valley

Very nice and elegant

eventually minerality

94 Points Decanter

Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie, Cuvee Classique 2001 REGISTRATION William Kelley opines on the1. 0cm or better 93 Points CellarTracker Blind. Mid ruby to full smokey garnet. Nose quite subtle initially, though suggests N Rhne. Very smooth and mellow, tannins fully resolved, mid red fruit, a good line with lovely bright but balanced acidity. Mid 2000s? Initially the nose relatively mute and so wonder about St Joseph rather than Cote Rotie, but then the aromatics open up to a lovely violet top note. Densely silky, very smooth and moreish. Just