(96+ points) Rich and powerful, with real schist character (which makes sense coming from this steep site of pure schist) as well as chocolaty, red and black fruits, the 2022 Côte Rôtie Le Viallière is full-bodied and supple on the palate, with ripe tannins. Dense, structured, and inward, this serious wine will need time. Hide bottles for 4-5 years and enjoy over the following two decades. Drink 2027-2047.

(94-96+ points) Soft impression on the palate, though does have the Viallière elegance and violet aroma. Good concentration, slightly warming alcohol, velvety tannins. Actually quite robust in tannic weight on the finish, but acidity is fairly gentle. From 90-year-old vines, the oldest of the domaine, from which they take cuttings for replantings.

Soft impression on the palate, though does have the Viallière elegance and violet aroma. Good concentration, slightly warming alcohol, velvety tannins. Actually quite robust in tannic weight on the finish, but acidity is fairly gentle. From 90-year-old vines, the oldest of the domaine, from which they take cuttings for replantings.

The outstanding 2022 Côte-Rôtie La Viallière presents intense black fruit, spice and cedar tones, with a hint of licorice and fresh violet. Concentrated and powerful, it’s a classy Côte-Rôtie with attitude and focus. Tightly structured by firm tannins, the 2022 will benefit from four more years in bottle. -By Nicholas Greinacher on January 2025