Clusel Roche, Champon other_regions A brooding nose features notes

A brooding nose features notes of wet stone

the wine continued showing the riper character and more Mediterranean profile of the vineyard

(made with ~60% whole clusters)

one in Charmes du Bas and another in Charmes du Haut that are vinified

tobacco and earthy aromatics is not enough to take away the rustic tannins that mar this medium bodied wine in the finish

Clusel Roche, Champon other_regions A brooding nose features notesFirst bottled separately in 2018, the 2019 Cote Rotie Le Champon comes from an east facing site that Clusel says delivers more concentration but also more freshness. It's an impressive wine this year, with scents of crushed stone, black olives and raspberries on the nose, ample concentration and richness on the medium to full bodied palate and a long, silky textured finish.