Jean Luc Jamet, Cote Rotie Terrasses other_regions_italy incense and orange peel are

incense and orange peel are all very much alive in the glass

(from the northern part of the Chambolle side where the soil is referred to as terres blanches

the 2008 Extra Brut Rosé Premier Cru 1522 may be the finest rendition of this cuvée to date

This lovely effort is like rolling small stones around in the mouth and a wine that should age gracefully over the mid-term

all wrapped in a mochainflected finish

Jean Luc Jamet, Cote Rotie Terrasses other_regions_italy incense and orange peel areMeaty and smoky on the nose. Floral notes too with a finely ground tannic paste shaping the finish. Loads of juicy acidity and a long meaty finish. Very savoury, almost severe in structure. Needs a food foil. (RH)