The maximum degree of temperature during fermentation is 28 degrees to protect the aromas instead of 31-33 degrees in Ribera del Duero

Various vineyards are named after members of the Catena family

with that Manuka honey lingering long on the finish

fig and pear notes backed by more quince and melon on the rounded

Bernard Burgaud, Cote Rotie Vintage:2009 The maximum degree of temperatureAgreeably fresh and spicy, with an aerial touch to the aromatics and a hint of cumin. Young at heart still, there are raspberry notes, a sappy fruitiness to the acidity and the tannins are very fine. Its neat and precise and drinking well now, theres no major hurry to drink up, but I'm not sure whether this will ever take on any great complexity.