Christophe Billon Côte-Rôtie 'La Brocarde' 2013

'Still not yet in bottle, the modern styled 2013 Côte Rôtie la Brocarde sports an inky purple color to go with plenty of oak-tinged crème de cassis, licorice, smoked meats and a kiss of vanilla. While the oak is certainly present, there’s also ample fruit, and this medium to full-bodied Côte Rôtie has solid mid-palate depth and a great finish. I doubt the oak will ever completely integrate, but give it 2-3 years in the cellar and enjoy bottles through 2033.'

(90-93) Points - Jeb Dunnuck, robertparker.com