but in 2000 the fruit has enough intensity to nearly cover the tannins

redcurrant

Give this 5-8 years of time before popping a cork and enjoy it for the next 20 years after that

mocha and spicy dark currant

with strong notes of honeysuckle

Marie et Pierre Benetiere, Cote Rotie Cordeloux other_regions but in 2000 the fruitOpaque ruby. The nose displays fresh blackberry and bitter cherry scents, along with notes of candied flowers, star anise and cured meat. Nervy and precise on entry, then fleshier in the middle, offering juicy dark berry and cherry pit flavors and a touch of licorice. The nicely focused finish is framed by silky, even tannins. Josh Raynolds