94 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "Glass-staining ruby. Pungent aromas of ripe black and blue fruits, licorice, smoked meat, potpourri and black pepper. Offers densely packed cassis, bitter cherry and candied violet flavors that show fine definition and are braced by an undercurrent of juicy acidity. The licorice, cassis and floral notes repeat on a long, spice- and mineral-accented finish that features youthfully chewy tannins and a hint of bitter chocolate. Drink: 2026-2036. (Dec 2022)"
92-94 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Moving to the 2020s, which were still in barrel, the estate commented that this was an early vintage, and the wines are slightly less concentrated due to well-timed rains. The 2020 Côte Rôtie Amethyste showed beautifully, with an exuberant, perfumed bouquet of violets, cracked pepper, spring flowers, and raspberries. This medium-bodied, elegant, incredibly satisfying Côte Rôtie would be a great introduction for readers looking to understand the style of this terrific estate. (12/15/22)"
93 points La Revue du Vin de France: "The trio of Côte-Rôtie en 2020 is remarkable, in a very classic spirit, in the good sense of the word. Well done for the brightness of fruit preserved by judicious ageing and a mastery of extraction that knows how to tighten the wines without hardening them, giving them great potential. (2023)"
91-93 points Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate): "A prospective blend assembled from several barrels for my tasting, the 2020 Cote Rotie Amethyste—a blend of five lieux-dits—is dark fruited and plummy yet also vaguely herbal and wiry. In the mouth, it's medium to full-bodied, tannic but ripe, with a rich, silky feel and a long finish that echoes of blackberries and dusty tannins. Drink: 2023-2035. (Jan 2022)"
Producer notes: " The 'house cuvée' is a selected blend from all the parcels that the Levet family owns. This bottling tends to be the most open and immediately seductive of the three versions of Levet Côte-Rôtie. This easiness is relative, of course, for this bottling still impresses. Levet’s typical smoky and savage character is here counterpointed by an elegant, floral, and wild-berry fruit."
92-94 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Moving to the 2020s, which were still in barrel, the estate commented that this was an early vintage, and the wines are slightly less concentrated due to well-timed rains. The 2020 Côte Rôtie Amethyste showed beautifully, with an exuberant, perfumed bouquet of violets, cracked pepper, spring flowers, and raspberries. This medium-bodied, elegant, incredibly satisfying Côte Rôtie would be a great introduction for readers looking to understand the style of this terrific estate. (12/15/22)"
93 points La Revue du Vin de France: "The trio of Côte-Rôtie en 2020 is remarkable, in a very classic spirit, in the good sense of the word. Well done for the brightness of fruit preserved by judicious ageing and a mastery of extraction that knows how to tighten the wines without hardening them, giving them great potential. (2023)"
91-93 points Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate): "A prospective blend assembled from several barrels for my tasting, the 2020 Cote Rotie Amethyste—a blend of five lieux-dits—is dark fruited and plummy yet also vaguely herbal and wiry. In the mouth, it's medium to full-bodied, tannic but ripe, with a rich, silky feel and a long finish that echoes of blackberries and dusty tannins. Drink: 2023-2035. (Jan 2022)"
Producer notes: " The 'house cuvée' is a selected blend from all the parcels that the Levet family owns. This bottling tends to be the most open and immediately seductive of the three versions of Levet Côte-Rôtie. This easiness is relative, of course, for this bottling still impresses. Levet’s typical smoky and savage character is here counterpointed by an elegant, floral, and wild-berry fruit."
| Product SKU | 346710 |
| Producer | Levet |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhône |
| SubRegion | Northern Rhône |
| Appellation | Côte-Rôtie |
| Varietal | Syrah/Shiraz |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Ships To |
