Domaine Stephane Ogier Cote Rotie Le Lancement 2016 (750ML) Canaiolo thereby capturing primary fruit aromas

thereby capturing primary fruit aromas and flavors (the nose and flavors are explosive)

One of the best vintages I can remember

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Domaine Stephane Ogier Cote Rotie Le Lancement 2016 (750ML) Canaiolo thereby capturing primary fruit aromasAs always, the 2016 Cte Rtie Lancement has the most complex, exotic, singular bouquet in the lineup. Massive notes of dried rose petals, black raspberries, passion fruits (theres almost a tropical edge), and exotic flowers all literally soar from the glass, and it continued to evolve and change as it sat in the glass. Medium to full bodied, silky, and seamless, its all about elegance and nuance, while not lacking in intensity or depth.