Domaine des Rouges Queues ‌Hautes Côtes de Beaune Viognier some orange zest and amaro

some orange zest and amaro

complemented by sweet apple and tropical notes of mango and passionfruit

Compared to Perret’s regular Saint‑Joseph Rouge

Drink now or in 20 years

a beguiling bass line of sweet earthiness

Domaine des Rouges Queues ‌Hautes Côtes de Beaune Viognier some orange zest and amaroThe palate is bright, taut, and beautifully lifted, opening with crunchy red cherry, raspberry, and wild strawberryshaped by the altitude and cool winds of the HautesCtes. A midpalate of rose petal, subtle smoke, and crushedstone minerality reflects both the biodynamic farming and the domaines lowintervention, lowSO approach. The texture is fine, crystalline, and quietly tensile, with a line of acidity that keeps everything humming. The finish is