2016 Stephane Ogier Cote Rotie La Vialliere
Grape
Syrah
Its Origins
The Ogier family have been established growers in Ampuis for over seven generations, but it was only in the 1980s that they began vinifying their own grapes. Stéphane joined the family estate in 1997, working alongside his father Michel, before taking over in 2003. Heralded by some as the face of the Northern Rhône’s new generation, he continues to go from strength to strength. His magnificent new winery allows him to vinify by parcel – a fundamental principle for his project and long-term vision. There is no flight toward volume and anonymity; quite the contrary, and it is exciting indeed. Stéphane studied in Beaune, and he brings this Burgundian approach to terroir to the region. He works with multiple lieux-dits, both in and out of the appellation, vinifying each separately and using oak sparingly to allow the particularities of each to show. (BBR)
What The Critics Say
96/100 Vinous, Josh Raynolds
"Bright purple. A highly perfumed, complex bouquet displays mineral-driven dark berry, potpourri, exotic spice and incense qualities, and a smoky bacon nuance emerges as the wine opens up. Fleshy and expansive on the palate, offering penetrating, smoke-accented boysenberry, candied licorice, spicecake and candied violet flavors supported by a core of juicy acidity. Smoothly blends richness and delicacy and finishes strikingly long and youthfully tannic, leaving floral pastille and allspice notes behind." Drink 2025 - 2035
95/100 Parker's Wine Advocate, Joe Czerwinski
“Along with the other 2016s from Ogier, the 2016 Cote Rotie La Vialliere boasts gorgeous aromas of roses, tea leaves and raspberries. It's full-bodied, plush and velvety on the palate, with a long, cranberry-ish finish that shows great freshness and energy. This offering is attractive now, but I expect it will age gracefully for at least 15 years." Drink 2019 - 2035
| Variety | Shiraz / Syrah |
|---|---|
| Region | Rhone |
| Closure | Cork |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Maturity | 2019 - 2035 |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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