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Stéphane Ogier Côte-Rôtie La Belle Hélène 2018 (3-Pack) (OWC)

Reviews

100 -Jeb Dunnuck -

The 2018 Côte Rôtie La Belle Hélène has closed up slightly since release, and while it's more concentrated than the 2017, it doesn’t have the blockbuster style of the 2015 and comes closest in style to the 2009 with its sunny, exotic, incredibly impressive style. Ripe black fruits, smoky oak, smoked meats, truffle, and lead pencil notes emerge on the nose. These carry to a full-bodied, rich, powerful 2018 with ultra-fine tannins, beautiful purity, and flawless overall balance. It's young yet already showing remarkable complexity and nuance and is an incredible drinking experience. However, it's going to benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and will be a 30- or 40-year wine.

98+ -Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -

The hugely concentrated and rich 2018 Cote Rotie La Belle Helene is even more impressive this year than last. Cedar and baking spices accent ripe blackberries on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is impressively velvety and textured. It's maybe not as nuanced and charming as either the La Cote Blonde or Lancement bottlings but is impressive for its scale and power allied to a fine sense of balance.

97 -Wine Spectator -

A showstopper, with extraordinary concentration, there is a lot to unpack here. Inky and dense, with plush black fruit and savory mineral energy dueling for the lead. Racy and muscular, with licorice and charred garrigue lining the powerful finish. Despite its weight, this boasts textural purity and approachability (though patience will be rewarded). Best from 2025 through 2045. 335 cases made, 35 cases imported.

96 -Vinous -

Saturated violet color. Powerful, mineral-accented aromas of ripe black and blue fruits, candied flowers, olive and exotic spices show superb clarity and a hint of smokiness. Alluringly sweet, chewy and sharply focused on the palate, offering deeply concentrated blackcurrant, bitter cherry and floral pastille flavors that show uncanny energy for their heft. A vibrant mineral note drives an extremely long, youthfully tannic finish that strongly echoes the floral and dark berry notes.

Technical Details

Blend 100% Syrah
Winemaker Stéphane Ogier
Country France
Region Rhône Valley
Sub Region Northern Rhône
Appellation Côte-Rôtie
Vineyard Lieux-dits of Rozier & Landonne
Farming Method Biodynamic Practices
Alcohol 14.5%

Stéphane Ogier Côte-Rôtie La Belle Hélène 2018 (3-Pack) (OWC)

Name: Stéphane Ogier Côte-Rôtie La Belle Hélène 2018 (3-Pack) (OWC)
Brand: First Bottle
SKU: 1008626
Price: 1075.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Syrah | Rhône Valley

JD100, WA98+, WS97, VN96

SPECIAL: Complimentary Ground Shipping!

Biodynamic Practices

$2,000.00

$1,075.00

750ML

46% OFF RETAIL!

Stéphane Ogier happens to be one of the leading names in the Northern Rhône, originally founded by Michel Ogier and gaining significant recognition after Stéphane took the helm in the late ‘90s. With his modern yet terroir-centric approach to winemaking, Stéphane has built the domaine into a powerhouse for tailored, site-driven, and elegant Syrah from the renowned Côte-Rôtie appellation specifically.

These masterful 2018 three-packs of his La Belle Hélène cuvée stand as a remarkable testament to the prowess of this domaine. With a marriage of grace and richness, the wine has endless aging potential – as evidenced by its towering 100-point mark from Jeb Dunnuck. This is a magnificently collectible, showstopping set, even coming with its original wooden case to fashionably display in your cellar. For nearly $1,000 in savings, you couldn’t dream of a more compelling Côte-Rôtie deal! See Jeb’s remarks for yourself...

About The Producer

Domaine Stéphane Ogier is a family estate based in Ampuis with roots in the Northern Rhône stretching back seven generations, though the domaine’s modern identity began to take shape in the late 20th century when the family shifted from selling grapes to bottling their own wines. Stéphane Ogier joined the estate in 1997 after training in Burgundy, bringing a renewed focus on parcel-by-parcel vinification and a style that balances the power of Syrah with finesse, purity, and transparency to terroir. Today, the domaine is considered one of the benchmark producers of the Northern Rhône, with acclaimed holdings in Côte-Rôtie and a broad range of wines from Condrieu, Saint-Joseph, Seyssuel, and the Collines Rhodaniennes, all crafted with a modern, thoughtful approach that respects both tradition and site expression.

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