Domaine Stephane Ogier Cote Rotie La Cote Blonde

Winery	Domaine Stephane Ogier
Region	Rhone Valley
Appellation	Cote Rotie
Type	Red Wine
Varietal	Syrah
Soil	Gneiss
Vineyard Orientation	Southeast, 220-247 meters
Average Age of Vines	9 years
Farming Practice	Conventional
Maturation	100% de-stemmed, cold maceration in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks then fermentation with native yeasts and aged 20 months in French oak barrels
Vintage	2015

The first vintage for this wine. Beautiful notes of black raspberry, cassis, spring flowers, violet and incense, with a great minerality and a deep flesh of Syrah. This full-bodied Côte Rôtie. beautifully concentrated and finesse, reveals soft tannins and a seamless texture that does not. Pure fruit and an incredible quality of tannins. Wait at least 4 to 5 years.

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97pts Wine Spectator– 2015 vintage

“Solidly built, with a warm cast iron note that runs from start to finish, accompanied by dark currant, fig and plum paste flavors. Steeped anise, smoldering gunpowder tea and bergamot accents add nuance throughout. Grippy for sure, but the fruit easily soaks it all up in the end. Best from 2024 through 2040.”

95pts Wine Advocate– 2015 vintage

“In its first year to return as a single-vineyard bottling, Ogier’s tiny 2015 Côte-Rôtie La Côte-Blonde is a sure hit. Floral, raspberry aromas speak to its elegance, while it’s also concentrated and rich, with a silky finish that lasts minutes.”