Domaine Clusel-Roch 'Les Schistes' Syrah Cote-Rotie 2018

''Vibrant, mineral-accented blackberry, blueberry and violet aromas pick up a spicy topnote with air. Concentrated red and dark berry, olive and floral pastille flavors display sharp focus and energetic drive thanks to a spine of smoky minerality. Finishes very long and sappy, with persistent blue fruit and floral qualities, subtle tannins and lingering spiciness.'' 93 Points, Josh Raynolds, Vinous Media

''Dark robe; the nose is reserved, has a sweet centre, carries blue fruit. The palate runs with lissom content, appeals via its silken texture, leads into a succulent, entertaining finish with plenty of squeezy richness there. The freedom and persistence of the fruit is its ace card, and it’s shapely, jolly Rôtie that will please. There’s a hint of mineral on the aftertaste, and that influence may well grow over time.'' 4/5 Stars John Livingstone-Learmonth, DrinkRhone.com

''Domaine Clusel-Roch is on the super-short list of Northern Rhône producers who consistently deliver some of the most gorgeously aromatic, cellar-worthy Côte-Rôties imaginable.'' Ian Cauble, Master Sommelier

One of the best producers in the tiny region of Cote Rotie. A wonderful mix of velvety, dark, ripe brambly fruit flavours and brighter red cherry and cherry stone notes. Full and with a smooth, caressing texture that provides solid foundations for the fruit. Finishing on peppery, sapid notes giving this lift.

“This is another stunning year for Côte Rôtie.'' Jeb Dunnuck