Domaine Stéphane Ogier - Côte-Rôtie - La Belle Hélène - Rouge - 2018

Wine:

The 2018 Red Côte Rôtie La Belle Hélène honors its prestigious Côte Brune terroir, where power and elegance shine. From the oldest vines of the estate, this darling wine of Stéphane Ogier offers a brilliant equation between richness, finesse and complexity; notes of cedar, mocha, spices, black fruits melt into a noble and silky material, carried by ultra-silky tannins. An immense charm, a stunning balance! Rated 98+/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, vinified in whole bunches, aged for 20 months in French oak barrels.

Color:

Bright red of good intensity.

Nose:

Fragrances of black fruits underlined by notes of cedar, mocha and sweet spices.

Palate:

Elegant and powerful at the same time, with intense flavors of fruit, this wine with a crazy charm offers a palate of great complexity, with silky tannins and an undeniable finesse. Amazing!

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Bresse pigeon roasted in a casserole, Salers beef rib, Mezenc Fin Gras beef steak.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2045.

Stéphane Ogier is the talk of the town, the focus point of every wine and Rhone Valley connaisseur -  and for good reason: his wines are some of the region’s finest, his terroirs are first-rate, his winemaking skills are unmatched and his amiable disposition makes him a force to be reckoned with. Through his different vintages, Stéphane Ogier crafts intense and fruity wines, filled with aromatic complexity and unparalleled finesse. A giant of the Rhone Valley region!