Stephane Ogier, Cote Rotie Cote Blonde Vintage:2015 and an overall elegant feel

and an overall elegant feel that belies its underlying concentration and density

perhaps because of the extraction and/or cooperage

California raisin and dried flower emerging

violets and earth marries into seductively textured

ethereal and floral-inflected finish

Stephane Ogier, Cote Rotie Cote Blonde Vintage:2015 and an overall elegant feelSolidly built, with a warm cast iron note that runs from start to finish, accompanied by dark currant, fig and plum paste flavors. Steeped anise, smoldering gunpowder tea and bergamot accents add nuance throughout. Grippy for sure, but the fruit easily soaks it all up in the end. Best from 2024 through 2040. 20 cases imported. JM