Eleven generations. All the way back to 1710. This is how deep and entangled the Roty family is with their vines and winemaking in the Cotes de Nuits. Generation number eleven is represented by the very capable Pierre-Jean Roty and his late brother, Philippe (ran the winery from 2003-2014). Both are very much like their late father, Joseph, in that they are extremely meticulous and strive to know every little thing there is to know about their parcels. How best to work them. Why they carry the names they do, etc. More noteworthy is their dedication to the philosophy that great wines come from great terroir. The Rotys have farmed organically for over 20 years but will not seek official certification any time soon.
Burghound Review:
Once again there is a lovely sense of freshness to the deeply pitched and distinctly earth aromas where a hint of the sauvage lurks in the background. The rich and relatively dense middleweight flavors, at least in the context of the vintage, display both salinity and austerity on the wonderfully refreshing if firmly structured finale. Worth checking out. Outstanding Drink: 2029+
