An expressive nose of high-toned red currant aromas display hints of spice and a nuance of crushed leaf
Chardonnay seems to play the leading role in 2004
(the aggregate size of this holding is a whopping 3
crushed granite and licorice at the back
The 2000 has been consistently brilliant
Michel Ogier, Cote Rotie Belle Helene Vintage:2016 An expressive nose of high-tonedGlass 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