2005 Cote Rotie
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An incredible wine that I wish I had a case of is the 2005 Cote Rotie from the young Stephane Ogier. Exhibiting a head turning bouquet of smoked meats, spice, cassis and black olives, this beauty hits the palate with thrilling purity of fruit, full-bodied richness and a layered, seamless texture that keeps you coming back to the glass. While this is the base cuvee of the estate, it trumps the vast majority of wines in the vintage.
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Filled with gorgeous raspberry fruit, spice, braised meats and underbrush aromas, the 2005 Michel & Stéphane Ogier Côte-Rôtie has a pure, precise texture, fantastic balance and a finish that showcases gobs of fine grained tannins and length. This focused, beautifully fruited Syrah fleshed out with air and drank superbly over three days. I’d opt for drinking over the next 15 years.
Deep ruby. Ripe cherry and candied plum on the nose, with olive and smoky bacon notes adding nuance. Plush, deeply sweet dark fruit preserve flavors are braced by zesty minerality and pick up an exotic floral pastille character with air. Finishes with a strong smoky quality and lingering sweetness. This definitely requires patience.