Olivier Merlin, Saint Veran Cote Rotie other_regions_italy The medium-bodied palate is bursting

The medium-bodied palate is bursting with savory

The beautifully refined and vibrant medium weight flavors exude ample minerality on the dusty

Blackish crimson

There is good volume and richness to the solidly well-concentrated and appealingly textured medium-bodied flavors that possess excellent depth and length on the quite firmly structured finish where a touch of dryness appears that I suspect is attributable to the recent bottling rather than under ripe tannins

saline and Zen-like finale

Olivier Merlin, Saint Veran Cote Rotie other_regions_italy The medium-bodied palate is burstingRipe, fresh and layered aromas consist of citrus confit, petrol and a pretty mix of mostly white orchard fruit that is nuanced by anise and oak toast hints. The exceptionally rich medium bodied flavors possess solid mid palate density as well as slightly better complexity on the lingering finish. This is sufficiently interesting to merit your attention.