this represents the winery's attempt to recreate a côte rôtie-like wine. it's very similar to the regular bottling, with lots of ripe, fancy fruit, but it's oakier, with 50% new american barrels. what really distinguishes it, though, is its balance. the only complaint, and it's a minor one, is that the tannins are so soft, and the acidity so low, that it's a bit flabby. most people won't notice or care.
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