naturalistic expression of Cornas that's very rewarding to drink
green tea and floral nuances
Some riper plum and spiced figs on the nose with dark coal smoke
This was aged in French oak for about 18 months
pliant and energetic on the palate
Michel & Stephane Ogier, Cote Rotie Lancement Size:3x750ml naturalistic expression of Cornas that'sFar too young, but the character of these 2009 wines makes it hard to stop from pulling cork, even knowing how much better this is going to get with more age. Showing a good depth of color, the dark red berries, smoke, earth, leaf and green olive, along with plum and thyme aromatics just grab you. But it's the silky, lush, fat, juicy, fresh, dark red fruits that spend time on your palate that keep you there. The liqueur finish, with its bright