In Bond Fine Wine. 2015 Vidal-Fleury Cote Rotie La Chatillonne Cote Blonde, Cote-Rotie, Rhone, France. Red Rhone in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 97/100 (JD). Drinking window: 2017–2035. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 94–96/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 30/12/2016 · Drink 2017-2032
I think unquestionably the finest vintage of this cuvee to date, the 2015 Cote Rotie la Chatillonne Cote Blonde is a total powerhouse beauty that sports an inky purple color as well as fabulous notes of creme de cassis, licorice, graphite, black raspberries and crushed rocks. Possessing extravagant richness, a thick, unctuous texture, sweet tannin and a great finish, it should drink well for at l…
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 97/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 24/01/2018 · Drink 2020-2035
The 2015 C'te R'tie C'te Blonde La Chatillonne checks in as a blend of 88% Syrah and 12% Viognier, all from the La Chatillonne lieu-dit in the northern part of the C'te Blonde lieu-dit, that spent two years in barrel. This heavenly C'te R'tie is blockbuster stuff on every level and boasts a killer nose of black raspberries, cured meats, graphite, and dried flowers. Full-bodied, beautifully concen…