2016 Côte-Rôtie, La Belle Hélène, Domaine Stéphane Ogier bos-fortified sweet tannins

sweet tannins

and an impressive density on the palate

The nose is delicate with white flowers

& Rudd (September 2021)

it will drink well on release

2016 Côte-Rôtie, La Belle Hélène, Domaine Stéphane Ogier bos-fortified sweet tanninsNearly as good as the la Cte Blonde, the 2016 Cote Rotie La Belle Helene is plump, round and full in the mouth, yet it lacks some of the former wine's exotic perfume. It still shows lovely purity, with baskets of ripe red berries, a plush, creamy mouthfeel and a long finish. It's a terrific wine that suffers only by comparison. With its terrific concentration and balance, it should drink well for two decades or more. {***}{region} Rhne{region} {color}