"The 1995 Côte-Rôtie Château Ampuis is a sensational offering
The tannins are still there and this 1982 does not appear to have changed much in the last 10-12 years
These are fused with blueberry
91 points Decanter
Rich tannin
Domaine Laroque d'Antan Nigrine, 2020 special offers "The 1995 Côte-Rôtie Château Ampuis"Incredibly perfumed, dried herbs, garrigue, dark cherry, stewed plums, game meat, damp earth and brambles. Wonderful stuff. Satiny textured, supple and dark fruited to taste, loaded with dark fruits, spice, herbs, flush with bright, blood orange acidity and shaped with a web of lacy tannin that gently brings a pucker to the palate. A compelling, deep, dark and detailed wine. It feels destined for deepest, finest glassware and a long, contemplative