ripe and very ripe berries leave a mouth filling impression

An admirably pure nose displays aromas of black cherry

5 ha monopole with 30+ year old vines)

The bouquet here is nuanced and delicate with an evident mineral signature that is followed by ever-increasingbut extremely elegant throughoutberry fruit and blue flower aromas

lavender and dried flowers are laced into the finish

Michel & Stephane Ogier, Cote Rotie Vintage:2011 ripe and very ripe berries98. 5% Syrah, 1. 5% Viognier, co fermented. Aged for 20 months in 55% new oak. Theres a slightly oxidative note to the fruit here. Attractive minty aromatic quality. Thick, fibrous mouthfeel. Not sure I would age this for a very long time. (RH)