Absolute pure gold in Côte Rôtie, the 2009 Côte Rôtie La Belle Hélène reveals a still youthful ruby/plum hue with a sensational bouquet of ripe black fruits, smoked meats, chocolate, graphite, and ground pepper...
Absolute pure gold in Côte Rôtie, the 2009 Côte Rôtie La Belle Hélène reveals a still youthful ruby/plum hue with a sensational bouquet of ripe black fruits, smoked meats, chocolate, graphite, and ground pepper. Full-bodied, extravagantly textured, deep, and opulent, it stays flawlessly balanced and has a weighty mouthfeel, silky tannins, and a finish that won't quit. It's dramatically different than the more chiseled, focused 2010 and is as sexy and silky as they come. Flawlessly balanced, layered, and mind-boggling good, this legendary Côte Rôtie can be enjoyed any time over the coming two decades. This is a legendary Cote Rotie that everyone should taste at least once in their life.