Chapoutier Côte-Rôtie Neve 2020 Bottle size: 750ml

‘Deep magenta. Suggestions of olive, smoky bacon, minerals and incense complement highly perfumed cherry and cassis scents. Juicy dark berry, bitter cherry and espresso flavors stain the palate, unfolding and slowly turning sweeter and spicier on the back half. Fine-grained tannins lend grip to the finish, which hangs on with impressive tenacity and a resonating floral note.’ – Josh Raynolds, Vinous, 95-97/100

‘The 2020 Cote Rotie Neve is full of purple raspberries but dressed up with hints of dried herbs, particularly mint. It's medium to full-bodied, not as rich or complete as the Mordoree, but it is silky, elegant and long. It should be another terrific vintage of this relatively new parcellaire bottling. 2035 – 2050.' – Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, 93-95/100

‘A little spicier, earthier and more savoury than La Mordorée this year. Medium-bodied, precise and dry, packed full of dense, ripe tannin. With a good sense of harmony, integration and excellent balance before a long finish. Seductive without overt oak influence, the alcohol is high but doesn't feel unbalanced thanks to the concentration of fruit. 2028-2038’ – Matt Walls, Decanter, 94/100