Michel & Stephane Ogier, Cote Rotie Reserve other_regions_australia complex and mostly still primary

complex and mostly still primary nose offers up earthy red berry fruit

and a real pleasure to taste

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

The 2008 Rieussec is a blend of 86% Semillon

There is real structure and presence here a Croft packed full of spicy black fruit with white peppers generously sprinkled over the finish

Michel & Stephane Ogier, Cote Rotie Reserve other_regions_australia complex and mostly still primaryBrilliant 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