(two-thirds of the vines were planted in 1912 and the remainder in 1973)

this is an attractive mix of beautiful fruit and ample Gevrey character

minty cocoa nuance that builds with aeration

The bouquet here is nuanced and delicate with an evident mineral signature that is followed by ever-increasingbut extremely elegant throughoutberry fruit and blue flower aromas

licorice and oak spice notes with a little air

Michel & Stephane Ogier, Cote Rotie Vintage:2011 (two-thirds of the vines were98. 5% Syrah, 1. 5% Viognier, co fermented. Aged for 20 months in 55% new oak. Theres a slightly oxidative note to the fruit here. Attractive minty aromatic quality. Thick, fibrous mouthfeel. Not sure I would age this for a very long time. (RH)