Bernard Levet, Cote-Rotie 'La Peroline', 2016 111524NEW and gentian root—into non-GMO neutral

and gentian root—into non-GMO neutral grain spirit for two weeks of maceration

creating a distinctive profile where sweetness and bitterness achieve perfect balance

bottled in bond (meaning it meets strict ABV

layered with garrigue herbs

and fennel are macerated in NGS

Bernard Levet, Cote-Rotie 'La Peroline', 2016 111524NEW and gentian root—into non-GMO neutralOld school Cote Rotie from one of Ampuis' most uncompromising traditional houses, just entering its stride. Bernard Levet, now joined by daughter Agnes, makes Cote Rotie the long way: whole cluster, long macerations, large old foudre, and little to no Viognier co fermentation. La Peroline draws Syrah from old vine parcels on the iron rich, schist and mica soils of the Cote Brune, the more masculine half of the hill. The 2016 vintage was a benchmark in