2009 Paul Jaboulet Aine Cote Rotie Domaine des Pierrelles, Rhone, France 750ml

"Deep ruby. Aromas of red and dark berry preserves, floral oil and licorice, with a mineral topnote. Juicy, sharply focused black raspberry and floral pastille flavors show impressive energy and pick up a smoky quality with air. The mineral quality carries through onto the finish, which features a bracing bitter cherry quality."