2016 Côte-Rôtie, La Belle Hélène, Domaine Stéphane Ogier bos-fortified & Rudd (September 2021)

& Rudd (September 2021)

and an impressive density on the palate

Of course it is in no way a blockbuster (which the Rousseaus would find distasteful) but there is an attractive weight and pleasing fruit on the palate

Pinot Noir (80%) gives this wine a rich fruit profile

the LExtravagant de Doisy-Daene consists of 50% Sauvignon Blanc and 50% Semillion

2016 Côte-Rôtie, La Belle Hélène, Domaine Stéphane Ogier bos-fortified & Rudd (September 2021)Nearly 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}