La Belle Helene Côte-Rôtie

by Stephane Ogier 2017

$649.99 ($1,949.97 /case)

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La Belle Helene Côte-Rôtie by Stephane Ogier 2017

La Belle Helene Côte-Rôtie

by Stephane Ogier 2017

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Producer : Michel et Stéphane Ogier

Region : France (France), Northern Rhône (France)

Food Pairing : Duck breast

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Tasting Notes

"Still aging in demi-muids (the blend was made and moved to demi-muids when the other single vineyards were bottled), the 2017 Côte Rôtie Belle Hélène reveals a deep purple color as well as a huge, powerful full-bodied style that's just begging for a decade of cellaring. This classic effort comes from the Côte Rozier and La Landonne lieux-dits and offers serious meatiness and masculine characteristics as well as ample black fruits, smoked earth, graphite, and toasted spice. It's a brilliant wine in the making, but not for those seeking instant gratification. Unquestionably, one of the most exciting domaines in the world of wine today is that of superstar winemaker Stephane Ogier, who continues to purchase and plant new vineyards throughout Côte Rôtie and the Northern Rhône. I was blown away by his 2017s, and his Côte Rôtie Côte Blonde is unquestionably one of the wines of the vintage, as well as one of the greatest Côte Rôties I’ve had the opportunity to taste. While it’s still in barrel, the Côte Rôtie Belle Helene is another wine with perfection written all over it. In general, his 2017s shows ripe, expressive aromatics and tons of fruit, yet they have a firm, structured vibe on the palate and need bottle age. The 2018s, which are from a vintage compared to 1991 by Stéphane, show a slightly more rounded, seamless profile with silkier tannins. These wines shine for their purity of fruit as well as balance. While the expensive releases get all the attention, don’t miss."

98-100 Points - Jeb Dunnuck

97 Points - Joe Czerwinski, The Wine Advocate

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Price of Case	$1, 949.97
Point Score	100
Cellaring	Cellar
Sweetness	XD - Extra Dry See Sweetness Chart
Bottle Size	750ml
Producer	Michel et Stéphane Ogier
Region	France (France), Northern Rhône (France)
Style	Intense and bold reds
Vintage	2017
Farming Method	Sustainable
Food Pairing	Duck breast
Descriptors	Earthy, Floral, Fruity, Mineral
Wine Type	Red
Wood Presence	Oaked
Body	Medium
Grapes	100%% Syrah / Shiraz

The Producer

Michel et Stéphane Ogier

The Ogier family was making more money growing fruit in those days! By 1987, they were bottling and selling their entire harvest. From that point forward, they never looked back! In 1998, the name of the domaine was changed to Michel & Stephane Ogier, announcing the arrival and participation of Stephane Ogier, who joined his father in the family business. Before devoting himself to the estate full-time, Stephane Ogier spent time learning about wine by working in Beaune and South Africa. In 2003, they completely renovated their cellars and added new, temperature controlled, fermentation vats. Domaine Michel & Stephane Ogier Cote Rotie, like many Cote Rotie properties, is a completely family run estate. Today, Stephane Ogier is responsible for many of the domaine’s decisions to produce Ogier Cote Rotie. Today Stéphane Ogier is one of the northern Rhône Valley’s most distinguished producers who sells his best wines for up to $650 a bottle.