2018 Domaine Jamet Cote Rotie 750Ml Bottle

Richer, riper and more flattering than the Terrasses 2018 from brother Jean-Luc. So rich that tasting it blind I wondered whether it might be La Mouline. (At that stage we didn't know it was so young.) Super-clean, pure and gorgeous. One of the lusher Côte Rôties. Really lovely. 18 points, Jancis Robinson

Precise aromas of dark berry preserves, pungent flowers, pipe tobacco and smoky minerals; allspice and succulent herb nuances build in the glass. Broad, alluringly sweet and youthfully chewy, offering intense blackberry, cherry preserve, fruitcake and bitter chocolate flavors and a sexy candied violet flourish. Shows a compelling interplay of power and energy and finishes youthfully tannic and strikingly long, with lingering floral and mineral notes. 95-96 Points | Vinous

I was able to taste numerous barrel samples of the 2018 Côte Rôtie, all rating between 95 and 99 points, which is a good sign! Most barrels were not destemmed and all the samples displayed inky colors, beautiful purity of fruit, classic Jamet style and complexity, and building tannins. Is this a remake of 1999? It has more upfront charm than the Côte Brune, but as with all great vintages of Jamet, 5-7 years of bottle age are rewarded.

99 points | Jeb Dunnuck

• Domaine Jamet is a revered name in the wine world, known for its commitment to traditional winemaking methods, renowned for producing some of the world's finest Syrah wines.
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  96/100-Decanter"Rich, warming and generous style; very much a solaire vintage"
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  Enchanting bouquet of black fruits, such as blackberry and black cherry, intertwined with notes of violets and black pepper along with flavors of dark berries, herbs, and subtle hints of spice on the pallet unfolding gracefully, culminating in a long, satisfying finish.