Cote Rotie Ampodium 2016

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Tasting Notes

Moving to the 2016s from barrel, this late vintage wasn’t completely brought in until the middle of October. The 2016 Côte Rôtie Ampodium has the purity and elegance that’s the hallmark of the vintage as well as ripe berry fruits, violets, and pepper. It’s a charming, forward 2016 that’s going to drink nicely right out of the gate.

Score: 91 - 93

Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com 24 January 2018

I tasted from a barrel that Rostaing said represented something "close to the final blend" of the 2016 Cote Rotie Ampodium. This medium-bodied wine features classic notes of violets, spice and raspberries and has ample flesh covering its silky, tea-like backbone of ripe tannins. It should drink well young.

Score: 91 - 93

Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2020-2035 29 December 2017

Cask sample. Vivid stemmy character cutting across the redcurrant fruit on the nose. Superb concentration of fruit on the palate, yet avoids lumbering heaviness via fresh acid and a lengthy, perfumed finish. Savoury soy and aniseed character to finish.

Score: 17 - 18

Richard Hemming, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2020-2030 07 November 2017