A French aperitif with aromas of candied orange
and warm spice wrapped around a mineral frame that reflects the region’s black volcanic rock
If you believe that great Chianti can age like great Burgundy or Barolo
typically celebrated for its reds
it’s a sleeper hit—a Syrah with real edge
Clusel-Roch, Cote Rotie Vialliere, 2022 SO013025 Ludes 2023s A French aperitif with aromasPerched on schist rich slopes just above Ampuis, Viallire is one of Cte Rties top lieux dits, known for producing Syrah with fine tannins, red fruit lift, and floral perfume. Clusel Roch, a family run estate farming organically since the early 90s, takes a gentle, hands off approach: whole cluster fermentation, native yeasts, and aging in mostly used oak barrels. The 2022 vintage brings purity and poisenotes of violet, black cherry, olive, and crushed