The 2000 Côte Rôtie La Landonne offers an amazing depth of smoky, espresso-flavored toast that is seamlessly interwoven with bittersweet Valrhona chocolate, black currant and fig fruit, and a great underlying minerality. Supersilky, with a floral finish. Equally lush and captivating on both the nose and palate-a rare feat.
It is the most powerful and primordial of the 2000 La La's, not surprising given this cuvee telltale earthy, leathery characteristics that are intermixed with notes of truffles, licorice, blackberries, and pepper. Medium to full-bodied, with moderate tannin and good density. 800 cases made. Drink now through 2030.
