Paul Jaboulet Aîné Les Pierrelles Côte Rôtie 2022

In spite of its richness and concentration, this is a very suave and elegant Cote-Rotie. A wealth of juicy blackberry aromas fills out the beautifully balanced, medium- to full-bodied palate. Notes of pomegranates and black olives develop as this youthful beauty opens up. Very long, precise finish with a lovely delicacy. From vineyards on the Cote Blonde section of this appellation. From organically grown grapes. Matured in a mix of concrete eggs and 600-liter barrels, few of which are new. Drink or hold. Score – 96. (Stuart Pigott, jamessuckling.com, Jan. 7, 2025)