Domaine Stéphane Ogier - Côte-Rôtie - Mon Village - Rouge - 2021

Wine:

Blending parcels rooted in Stéphane Ogier’s homeland, across the narrow, steep terraces of Côte Brune and Blonde, the 2021 red Côte Rôtie Mon Village delivers a charming and elegant expression of this highly sought-after appellation. This is a quintessential Syrah, offering delightful, juicy, and crisp fruit with subtle oak influence. It boasts excellent balance, a beautiful length on the palate, with dominant notes of rose and violet complemented by a lovely freshness. This elegant Côte Rôtie can be enjoyed now and will continue to impress over the next decade. Rated 94/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, 20% whole grapes, cold maceration in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, aged 12 months in barrels.

Color:

Bright, intense red.

Nose:

Rose bouquet punctuated by notes of violet.

Palate:

Fresh and fleshy, with juicy, crunchy fruit, let yourself be charmed by this cuvée with its elegant, delicate profile.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Game birds, wild duck with celery and black truffles, a fine rib of Salers or Charolais beef.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2033, and even longer for enthusiasts.

Stéphane Ogier commands attention, skillfully exploring the full range of the Rhône's finest expressions through his wines. His top-tier terroirs, sharp winemaking expertise, and passionate spirit bring to life some of the most exquisite Rhône wines, marked by bold intensity and luscious fruit, reaching new heights of complexity.

Every cuvée bears his hallmark of rigor and excellence. However, the downside of such success is that his wines are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain.