Benefiting from the declassification of La Landonne, the 2000 Cote Rotie Seigneur de Maugiron’s medium ruby color is accompanied by aromas of flowers (violets), black cherries, saddle leather, tapenade, and spicy new oak as well as a ripe, chewy texture. Not a huge Cote Rotie, it is an elegant, pure, well-made offering to enjoy over the next 10-12 years. Importer: Maison Marques et Domaines, Oakland, CA; tel. (510) 587-2000

Benefiting from the declassification of La Landonne, the 2000 Cote Rotie Seigneur de Maugiron’s medium ruby color is accompanied by aromas of flowers (violets), black cherries, saddle leather, tapenade, and spicy new oak as well as a ripe, chewy texture. Not a huge Cote Rotie, it is an elegant, pure, well-made offering to enjoy over the next 10-12 years. Importer: Maison Marques et Domaines, Oakland, CA; tel. (510) 587-2000