2015 Christophe Billon "La Brocardes" Côte-Rotie

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Wine Advocate

Reviewed December 2016

In the same qualitative ballpark as the Côte Rozier, yet possessing more elegance, the 2015 Côte Rôtie La Brocadre (95% Syrah and 5% Viognier, mostly destemmed and aged in new barrels) offers lots of raspberry and black raspberry notes, as well as new saddle leather, cassis, toasted spice and dried flowers. Full-bodied, pure, layered and downright silky, it’s a brilliant wine that will have two decades of longevity. This was a sensational lineup of wines from Côte Rôtie-based Christophe Billon. (JD)

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Professional Reviews

Vinous

Review Date: 04/2018

Opaque ruby. Highly perfumed black and blue fruit, mocha, olive paste and floral pastille scents show excellent clarity and pick up a peppery note with air. Sweet and penetrating on the palate, offering intense blueberry, cherry-vanilla and spicecake flavors and a touch of candied violet. Supple tannins build steadily on an impressively long, smoky finish that emphatically echoes the floral note. (jr)

Staff Reviews

Keith Mabry

K&L Buyer

Coming from his most select parcel in Côte Brune, the young tannic structure was present but it could not conceal the aromas of blueberry, potpourri and leather. It was highly expressive and an exceptional way to finish this round. We left the cellar incredibly smitten with the Billon wines and we cannot stress enough that it’s time to get on board before this train leaves the station.

Notes

One of our great new finds this year came from our visit to Christophe Billon in Côte-Rotie. Residing in the lieu-dit of Côte Rozier, Billon has flown under the radar for far too long. While working at Guigal, Christophe and his wife Maryline began this side project in 1991. He left Guigal in 2008 to dedicate his full time to their estate vineyards. Christophe now makes three Côte-Roties along with an entry-level Syrah, Viognier and a beautiful Condrieu. (Keith Mabry, K&L Rhône buyer)

Details

Origin	Cote Rotie, Rhone, France
Type/Varietal	Shiraz/Syrah
SKU	1292328