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1996 Côte-Rôtie Les Grandes Places

Wine Details
Place of Origin

France

Côte Rôtie

Northern Rhône

Color

Red

Grape/Blend

Syrah/Shiraz

Vintages
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1996 and 1997 featured roughly the same level of concentration and quality, says Brigitte Roch. The flavors in '96 are cooler and sharper, while '97 lacks a bit of acidity. Yields were in the 40 hectoliters per hectare range in both years, but lower for the Grandes Places in '97.