2021 Clusel-Roch Cote Rotie VialliereJR 94 95: Highly perfumed, mineral drenched dark berry, violet, smoky mineral and olive paste scents show excellent clarity and a hint of smokiness. Sweet, palate staining blackberry and floral pastille flavors deepen with air and show a candied licorice note on the back half. Rich but lively as well, closing with firm cut on a persistent, sharply focused finish, which features fine grained tannins and suave floral and exotic spice notes.