2011 Marie Pierre Benetiere Cote Rotie Cordeloux from this lot has the following scores - CellarTracker 92 points, Vinous 90 points. This is the tasting note for 2011 Marie Pierre Benetiere Cote Rotie Cordeloux from Vinous - Opaque ruby. The nose displays fresh blackberry and bitter cherry scents, along with notes of candied flowers, star anise and cured meat. Nervy and precise on entry, then fleshier in the middle, offering juicy dark berry and cherry pit flavors and a touch of licorice. The nicely focused finish is framed by silky, even tannins. 2012 Marie Pierre Benetiere Cote Rotie Cordeloux from this lot has the following scores - CellarTracker 92 points, Vinous 91 points. This is the tasting note for 2012 Marie Pierre Benetiere Cote Rotie Cordeloux from Vinous - Bright purple. Ripe dark berry and violet aromas are lifted and sharpened by notes of cracked pepper and smoky minerals. On the palate, gently sweet, deep black and blue fruit flavors pick up energy and spiciness with aeration. Finishes on a gently tannic note, with strong smoky persistence. 2013 Marie Pierre Benetiere Cote Rotie Cordeloux from this lot has the following scores - Vinous 92 points, CellarTracker 92 points. This is the tasting note for 2013 Marie Pierre Benetiere Cote Rotie Cordeloux from Vinous - Brilliant ruby. Sexy, mineral-accented dark berry and floral pastille scents show excellent clarity and hints of olive and cola. Sweet and energetic on the palate, offering juicy black and blue fruit flavors and zesty cracked pepper and allspice nuances. Shows an impressive blend of power and finesse on a very long, youthfully tannic finish that leaves a lively blueberry note behind.