Saint Cosme, Cote Rotie other_regions There is a slight saline

There is a slight saline note lingering in the mouth after the wine has (regretfully) departed

backward and firmly structured effort will need at least 6 to 8 years to add flesh and complexity and will likely require fully 15+ years to reveal its full potential

I don't see any further improvement potential

the 1999 has moved on from its primary stage

Saint Cosme, Cote Rotie other_regions There is a slight salineBright ruby red. Complex aromas of roasted raspberry and black cherry, brown spices, meat and woodsmoke. Supple, spicy and rather easygoing, with the woodsmoke character carrying through in the mouth. Finishes with mellow, fine tannins and very good length. This is more pliant from bottle than it was from barrel a year ago, but doesn't quite have enough personality to merit a 90 point rating. Stephen Tanzer