2012 E. Guigal Chateau d'Ampuis Cote Rotie, Rhone, France 750ml

A wine that will be in bottle by the time you read this, the 2012 Cote Rotie Chateau d?Ampuis (it always incorporates 7% Viognier) will check in behind the sensational 2009 and 2010, but should be on par with the 2005 and 2003. Cassis, licorice, smoked meats, graphite and peppery spice all emerge from this beautifully concentrated, full-bodied, seamless Cote Rotie that has building, ripe tannin, terrific purity and a blockbuster finish. It will have 20-25 years of longevity