Bernard Levet (1.5 L) 2020 Cote Rotie AOC

Item Number: 18831

UPC: None

Country: France
Region: Rhone
Sub Region: Northern Rhone
Appellation/AVA: Cote-Rotie AOC
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vintage: 2020
Grape(s): Syrah
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 1.5 L
Pack: 1
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 13.5

Wine Notes: Comprised of vines from throughout the family’s holdings, Levet’s basic Côte-Rôtie is destemmed 50%, and spends two years in 600-liter barrels, less than 10% of which are new. The primary vineyard sources are Les Craies and Mollard in the Côte Blonde, with younger vines from Moulin and Fontgent in the Côte Brune.

Northern Rhône 2020 Vintage Notes by Wine Spectator 2/28/2023: “96pts - 'Classic' is the word many producers are using to describe the north in 2020, citing a return to the more elegant, perfumed, finessed style the region is famous for. One of the earliest harvests on record, with cooler nights allowing Syrah to ripen evenly and retain freshness. Despite record-setting heat and drought, the wines show classic elegance and finesse. Silky tannins mean early drinking pleasure, while good acidity and structure mean ageability. A truly great year for both reds and whites.”