2016 Domaine Pichat Cote-Rotie Les Grandes Places Pomerol With time in the glass

With time in the glass the aromas open up and tannins soften a touch

"The 2020 Brane-Cantenac was picked September 14–28 and includes 13% vin de presse

The level of purity

oyster shell tinged bouquet that is very well defined by opulent blackberry and blueberry fruit

which is full-bodied and has a concentrated

2016 Domaine Pichat Cote-Rotie Les Grandes Places Pomerol With time in the glass95 points, Wine Enthusiast. "Smoke and spice notes in this wine are prominent but mingle easily into earthier tones of bramble, forest floor and iron. Made from 100% Syrah, it's richly concentrated and bursts with cassis and black cherry flavors. The palate is silky but freshly balanced, edged by fine, chalky tannins that penetrate through a long finish. Lovely already it will improve through 2036 and likely hold further."