Yves Cuilleron, Cote Rotie Lieu Dit Bonnivieres other_regions 24% Cabernet Franc

24% Cabernet Franc

Bearing the inaugural Grande Cuvée label

This is spicier still and a bit riper as well if not quite so elegant on the variety of black berry fruit aromas that are trimmed in very subtle wood

Readers searching for a Champagne with aromatics and flavors that develop over time will find that here

boysenberry lavender pastille and spicecake flavors that are sharpened by a hint of white pepper on the back half

Yves Cuilleron, Cote Rotie Lieu Dit Bonnivieres other_regions 24% Cabernet FrancDarker red and black cherries, iron, ozone, smoked meats, crushed stone, and dark chocolate all emerge from the 2022 Cte Rtie Lieu Dit Bonnivires, another brilliant 2022 from Yves. I love the balance and purity here. It has a concentrated mid palate, ripe, polished tannins, and serious depth. The tannin quality is absolutely terrific. Hide bottles for 4 5 years and enjoy over the following 15+. Drink 2030 2045.