Michel Ogier, Cote Rotie Belle Helene Vintage:2005 femme fatale of a finish

femme fatale of a finish

focusing on the cedarwood

smoked meats and tilled soil with wafts of garrigue

Barolo Tre Tine shows silky but firm tannins and balanced acidity

Michel Ogier, Cote Rotie Belle Helene Vintage:2005 femme fatale of a finishGlass 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