Michel Ogier, Cote Rotie Belle Helene Vintage:2005 Tasted in London with a

Tasted in London with a Bordeaux merchant

It just feels a bit foursquare toward the finish

Depending on one’s point of view

Barolo Tre Tine shows silky but firm tannins and balanced acidity

Michel Ogier, Cote Rotie Belle Helene Vintage:2005 Tasted in London with aGlass 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