Vignobles Levet "Les Journaries" Cote-Rotie 2021

IMPORTER NOTES:

OVERVIEW: “Since the 2004 vintage, we have expanded our work with the Levet family to include a second bottling of Cote Rotie known as “Les Journaries”, a cuvée drawn from grapes harvested from old vines in the “La Landonne” lieu-dit. This wine is more subtle, more elegant and “quieter” if you will than the “Chavaroche”. At the same time, it is very much a Levet wine with a bouquet of violets, wild berries, a touch of animal and resinous-like tannins that speak of the inclusion of stems (a hallmark of the Levet tradition).  The “Journaries” is approachable at an earlier stage than its companion “La Chavaroche” but, that being said, it is a wine that not only ages gracefully but almost requires a touch of patience.”

ABOUT THE PRODUCER: “Nicole Levet's grandfather first purchased vineyards in Ampuis in 1936 and began making wine immediately thereafter. In 1966, Nicole's father, Marius Chambeyron, began to bottle a small portion of the production of the estate. Fortunately, his daughter, Nicole, and her husband, Bernard Levet, were prepared to continue Chambeyron's life's work. This exceptional couple has now been responsible for the development of the domaine, increasing the vineyard holdings and expanding the cellar capacity so that they can now bottle their entire production. Nicole and Bernard have now been joined by their daughter, Agnes, who has inherited the love for vineyard work and obsession with detail that are essential parts of her parents' character. The Domaine's current total production is 12,000 to 15,000 bottles annually and is exclusively of the appellation of Cote Rotie.”