Jamet Cote-Rotie Cognac Jean-Marc Lafage has established himself

Jean-Marc Lafage has established himself as a renowned consulting winemaker

This is not to say that there’s anything basic about this wine

as with many Swabian vine growers

and if you like it (you will)

Jamet Cote-Rotie Cognac Jean-Marc Lafage has established himself"When his brother Jean Luc Jamet went his own way with half of the family vineyards, Jean Paul continued working in the existing winery above the town of Ampuis. It's always a treat to visit him there, getting a barrel tasting tour of Cte Rtie's numerous lieux dits. Jean Paul says 2018 is an excellent year, "very ripe yet with supple tannins and good freshness." He contrasts that to 2017, which he says is "a solar year with surprising elegance." As he