Michel Ogier, Cote Rotie Belle Helene Vintage:2013 This is one wine where

This is one wine where I have encountered better bottles

(92-95)/2034+

My observation is that this 2011 vintage feels more overtly ripe

spices and graphite on the nose

Michel Ogier, Cote Rotie Belle Helene Vintage:2013 This is one wine whereGlass 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