Michel & Stephane Ogier, Cote Rotie Reserve other_regions_australia The palate has a slightly

The palate has a slightly candied feel

There is fine volume and richness to the solidly dense and powerful medium-bodied flavors that are at once seductive yet punchy on the impressively long

The 2008 Rieussec is a blend of 86% Semillon

The 2009 Larrivet Haut-Brion feels a little pinched on the nose

Les Beaumes

Michel & Stephane Ogier, Cote Rotie Reserve other_regions_australia The palate has a slightlyBrilliant violet. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes fresh black and blue fruits, incense and violet, while smoky mineral, olive and exotic spice nuances build with air. Sweet, seamless and lively on the palate, offering intense blueberry, cherry and floral pastille flavors and a suggestion of cracked pepper. In a decidedly energetic style, with smooth tannins lending shape to an impressively long, floral and mineral driven finish. Josh Raynolds