Michel Ogier, Cote Rotie Belle Helene other_regions (93-95)/2031+

(93-95)/2031+

showing restraint and incipient elegance along with underbrush and hints of truffles

as it sits in the glass the tannins become ever more apparent and patience will be an absolute necessity

The finer middle weight flavors aren’t as powerful though I like the vibrancy on the dusty

crushed flowers and deeply spiced notes are woven into an intricate fabric of indescribable class

Michel Ogier, Cote Rotie Belle Helene other_regions (93-95)/2031+Glass staining ruby. Powerful, spice accented aromas of fresh black and blue fruits, candied violet, licorice and olive paste, along with a hint of exotic spices that builds steadily in the glass. Sweet, palate staining cassis, boysenberry, floral pastille and star anise flavors turn livelier with air. Impressively concentrated but surprisingly lively thanks to its spine of smoky minerality. Finishes sappy, seamless and impressively long, with