Gangloff/Yves Côte-Rôtie La Sereine Noire 2019

95-97 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): “Powerful, expansive dark fruit preserve, incense, potpourri, olive and exotic spice scents show fine definition and take on a subtle pipe tobacco nuance with air. Shows surprising energy to the brawny cassis, bitter cherry and fruitcake flavors, which are complemented by a sexy violet pastille nuance. Steadily building tannins add grip to an extremely long, mineral-tinged finish that leaves sweet dark berry and cola notes behind. (May 2020)”