Wine:

The most spiced and full-bodied of all the single-vineyard plots, Côte Rôtie La Viallière Red 2019 comes from a dramatic 47% slope. This wine delivers remarkable power, with a bold, tannic structure and flavours of perfectly ripe black fruit. Its phenomenal richness demands patience, promising to evolve beautifully over the years. A sculptural Côte Rôtie, quintessentially representative of the appellation’s northern terroirs.

Vinification:

Hand harvested on 20 September 2019. 100% whole grapes. Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, 100% indigenous yeasts, traditional immersed cap system. Aged for 26 months in extra delicate oak barrels. Bottled on 21 February 2022. Production of 1,187 bottles.

Color:

A deep red.

Nose:

Enticing aromas of ripe black fruit notes, complemented by a touch of spice.

Palate:

On the palate, this cuvée is bold and expansive, with finely structured tannins and flavours of perfectly matured fruit. The spiced, full-bodied profile is underscored by exceptional power, richness, and an impressively long finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Roast Bresse pigeon with pepper concasse, game dishes, hare à la Royale.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2035, and beyond for enthusiasts.

Stéphane Ogier captures the spotlight with his wines, showcasing the full spectrum of the Rhône Valley's most refined expressions. Guided by exceptional terroirs, a sharp instinct for winemaking, and a deep passion for his craft, he brings to life some of the region’s finest creations. These wines, marked by bold intensity and lush fruit aromas, reach extraordinary levels of complexity.

Wine:

Situated just above Les Grandes Places, on a more clay-rich terroir with 50-year-old vines, the Côte Rôtie Bertholon Red 2019 offers a wine that is both structured and refined. Aromas of dried herbs, red fruit, and spices weave together into a confident, concentrated palate. Silky tannins and a long, superb finish add to its elegance. Undeniably, this is a remarkable wine built for ageing.

Vinification:

Hand harvested on 7 October 2019. 25% whole grapes. Cold maceration in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, 100% indigenous yeasts. Aged for 26 months in extra delicate oak barrels. Bottled on 21 February 2022. Production of 1,154 bottles.

Color:

Deep red with good intensity.

Nose:

Aromas of dried herbs intertwine with red fruit notes and a touch of spice.

Palate:

Firm yet refined, this cuvée showcases deeply concentrated fruit flavours, framed by a confident structure, silky tannins, and an exceptionally long, elegant finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Red meats, game dishes, black truffle dishes, cheese platters.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2035, and beyond for enthusiasts.

Stéphane Ogier captures the spotlight with his wines, showcasing the full spectrum of the Rhône Valley's most refined expressions. Guided by exceptional terroirs, a sharp instinct for winemaking, and a deep passion for his craft, he brings to life some of the region’s finest creations. These wines, marked by bold intensity and lush fruit aromas, reach extraordinary levels of complexity.

Wine:

All about texture and intensity, the Côte Rôtie Fongeant Red 2019 exemplifies exceptional finesse, crafted with 50% whole-cluster fermentation. This terroir of brown soils on mica schist lends a smooth, distinctive character to the Syrah, delivering remarkable depth and a beautifully fresh profile. Powerful, ripe, and perfectly balanced, this wine unfolds with a long, silky finish, offering an elegant and refined interpretation of Côte Rôtie. Undoubtedly the most voluptuous of all the single-vineyard cuvées.

Vinification:

Hand harvested on 21 September 2019. 50% whole grapes. Cold maceration in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, 100% indigenous yeasts. Aged for 26 months in extra delicate oak barrels. Bottled on 21 February 2022. Production of 1,167 bottles.

Color:

Deep, intense red.

Nose:

Aromas of red and black fruit intertwined with subtle peppery notes.

Palate:

Powerful yet beautifully balanced, this cuvée showcases flavours of ripe, concentrated fruit. Its smooth texture is elevated by remarkable finesse, vibrant freshness, and a long, silky finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Quail with grapes, venison in grand veneur sauce, duck with porcini mushrooms.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2033, and beyond for enthusiasts.

Stéphane Ogier captures the spotlight with his wines, showcasing the full spectrum of the Rhône Valley's most refined expressions. Guided by exceptional terroirs, a sharp instinct for winemaking, and a deep passion for his craft, he brings to life some of the region’s finest creations. These wines, marked by bold intensity and lush fruit aromas, reach extraordinary levels of complexity.

Wine:

The brown mica-schist terroir and old vines lend remarkable elegance and depth to the Côte Rôtie Côte-Bodin Red 2019, with layers of fruit aromas, black olive, and dried herbs. Concentrated, tannic, and firm, this wine is built for extended ageing, yet its velvety texture already gives it undeniable charm. A wine of impressive stature that will stand the test of time.

Vinification:

Hand harvested on 19 September 2019. 100% de-stemmed. Cold maceration in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, 100% indigenous yeasts. Aged for 26 months in extra delicate oak barrels, no new wood. Bottled on 21 February 2022. Production of 1,165 bottles.

Color:

Deep, intense, brilliant red.

Nose:

Aromas of red fruit intertwined with notes of black olive and dried herbs.

Palate:

Elegant and deeply expressive, this cuvée highlights radiant fruit flavours, delivering a concentrated, tannic, and firm profile with a velvety texture. Its structure and depth suggest exceptional ageing potential.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Risotto with woodland mousseron and its full-bodied brown juice, hare à la royale, Châteaubriand in salt dough.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2037, and beyond for enthusiasts.

Stéphane Ogier captures the spotlight with his wines, showcasing the full spectrum of the Rhône Valley's most refined expressions. Guided by exceptional terroirs, a sharp instinct for winemaking, and a deep passion for his craft, he brings to life some of the region’s finest creations. These wines, marked by bold intensity and lush fruit aromas, reach extraordinary levels of complexity.

Wine:

The 2019 Red Le Champon Côte Rôtie, situated slightly higher on the slopes of the Côte Brune, benefits from remarkable freshness. This Syrah exudes finesse and elegance, with 35% whole-cluster fermentation bringing out floral aromas, red berry notes, and hints of dried herbs. Its delicate style, supported by sleek tannins, ensures it is approachable even in its youth—a welcome advantage for those eager to enjoy it sooner.

Vinification:

Hand harvested on 1 October 2019. 35% whole grapes. Cold maceration in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, 100% indigenous yeasts. Aged for 26 months in extra delicate oak barrels. Bottled on 21 February 2022. Production of 1,174 bottles.

Color:

Intense, deep red.

Nose:

Aromas of red berry notes, enhanced by floral accents and touches of dried herbs.

Palate:

Refined and elegant, this cuvée showcases radiant fruit notes, delivering a delicate texture supported by silky tannins and an exceptional freshness.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Grainy pigeon with crushed black pepper, tournedos Rossini, risotto with woodland mousserons and full-bodied brown juice, black truffle dishes, farmhouse Saint-Nectaire cheese.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2031, and beyond for enthusiasts.

Stéphane Ogier captures the spotlight with his wines, showcasing the full spectrum of the Rhône Valley's most refined expressions. Guided by exceptional terroirs, a sharp instinct for winemaking, and a deep passion for his craft, he brings to life some of the region’s finest creations. These wines, marked by bold intensity and lush fruit aromas, reach extraordinary levels of complexity.

Wine:

Grown on steep, 45% gradient slopes from vines around 30 years old, the 2019 Montlis Côte Rôtie Red is a masterfully crafted Syrah of depth and finesse. With 50% whole-cluster fermentation and over two years of barrel aging, it’s a wine built to age beautifully. Powerful tannins are seamlessly woven into a velvety texture, delivering a wine of remarkable structure and elegance—an exceptional expression of the Côte Rôtie terroir.

Vinification:

Hand harvested on 21 September 2019. 50% whole grapes. Cold maceration in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, 100% indigenous yeasts. Aged 26 months in oak barrels, no new wood. Bottled on 21 February 2022. Production of 1,188 bottles.

Color:

A bright, intense red.

Nose:

Aromas of black fruits complemented by spicy notes.

Palate:

This wine reveals enticing aromas of black fruits layered with subtle spicy nuances. On the palate, it offers depth and concentration, where the ripeness of the fruit is matched by a firm tannic structure, softened by a refined, silky texture. The result is a wine of impressive balance and sophistication.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Quails stuffed with fois gras or roasted with chestnuts, marinated venison, jugged hare.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2033, and beyond for enthusiasts.

Stéphane Ogier captures the spotlight with his wines, showcasing the full spectrum of the Rhône Valley's most refined expressions. Guided by exceptional terroirs, a sharp instinct for winemaking, and a deep passion for his craft, he brings to life some of the region’s finest creations. These wines, marked by bold intensity and lush fruit aromas, reach extraordinary levels of complexity.

Wine:

From 20-year-old vines planted on the steep, 40% slopes of the Côte Brune, the 2019 Cognet Côte Rôtie Red captures the essence of this exceptional terroir. Its aromatics are a compelling blend of black olive and dark fruit notes, subtly laced with spice. Crafted entirely from whole-cluster fermentation, the wine reveals a seamless balance on the palate, with a delicate mid-palate texture, silky, enveloping tannins, and a powerful yet refined structure. The finish is impressively long and layered, showcasing both depth and elegance—a quintessential expression of Côte Rôtie.

Vinification:

Hand harvested on 20 September 2019. 100% whole grapes. Cold maceration in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, 100% indigenous yeasts. Aged for 26 months in extra delicate oak barrels. Bottled on 21 February 2022. Production of 1,182 bottles.

Color:

Deep, intense red.

Nose:

With layered aromas of black olive and dark fruit notes complemented by hints of spice, this wine unfolds with a rich, expansive character.

Palate:

The palate is generous yet poised, showcasing perfectly ripened fruit flavours, a finely textured mid-palate, and impeccably integrated tannins. Its refined structure leads to a long, harmonious finish, marked by both depth and persistence—a wine that exemplifies balance and sophistication.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Grainy pigeon with crushed black pepper, tournedos Rossini, risotto with woodland mousserons and its full-bodied brown juice.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2033, and beyond for enthusiasts.

Stéphane Ogier captures the spotlight with his wines, showcasing the full spectrum of the Rhône Valley's most refined expressions. Guided by exceptional terroirs, a sharp instinct for winemaking, and a deep passion for his craft, he brings to life some of the region’s finest creations. These wines, marked by bold intensity and lush fruit aromas, reach extraordinary levels of complexity.

Wine:

Perched on a dizzying slope with over a 50% gradient, where grapes ripen slightly earlier, the 2019 Montmain Côte Rôtie Red showcases the youthful power of its Syrah from the Côte Brune. Crafted with whole-cluster fermentation and aged for over two years in barrel, it delivers intense aromatics and impressive breadth. The whole-cluster approach enhances its finesse and elevates its aromatic sophistication, with captivating notes of violet, black tea, and subtle herbal undertones. This is a truly exceptional Côte Rôtie, defined by its elegance, refinement, and unmistakable sense of place.

Vinification:

Hand harvested on 19 September 2019. 100% whole grapes. Cold maceration in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, 100% indigenous yeasts. Aged for 26 months in extra delicate oak barrels. Bottled on 21 February 2022. Production of 1,870 bottles.

Color:

Deep red with good intensity.

Nose:

Aromatically complex, this wine offers an elegant interplay of violet, black tea, herbal nuances, and dark berry notes.

Palate:

Delicate yet intense, this cuvée shines with vibrant fruit aromas, standing out for its remarkable breadth, refined texture, sophisticated aromatics, and exceptional elegance.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Game, noble cuts of beef grilled with truffles, grain-fed pigeon with black pepper concasse, risotto with woodland mousserons and its full-bodied brown juice, farmhouse Saint-Nectaire cheese.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2034, and beyond for enthusiasts.

Stéphane Ogier captures the spotlight with his wines, showcasing the full spectrum of the Rhône Valley's most refined expressions. Guided by exceptional terroirs, a sharp instinct for winemaking, and a deep passion for his craft, he brings to life some of the region’s finest creations. These wines, marked by bold intensity and lush fruit aromas, reach extraordinary levels of complexity.

Wine:

Nestled on the Côte Brune, just above the Bodin sector on a steep slope, the 2019 red Leyat Côte Rôtie is a single-vineyard wine of impressive richness and concentration, showcasing exceptional early appeal. Dominated by notes of black cherry and ripe fruits, it boasts a full-bodied palate with a firm, well-structured framework. A quintessential expression of the Côte Brune, this wine promises both immediate enjoyment and the ability to evolve beautifully over the years.

Vinification:

Hand harvested on 22 September 2019. 40% whole grapes. Cold maceration in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, 100% indigenous yeasts. Aged for 26 months in extra delicate oak barrels. Bottled on 21 February 2022. Production of 1,184 bottles.

Color:

Brilliant red with good intensity.

Nose:

Aromas of black cherry and ripe fruit.

Palate:

Rich and concentrated, this cuvée bursts with abundant fruit flavours, delivering a full-bodied wine with impressive structure and volume. Its tightly knit framework promises excellent aging potential, ensuring it will stand the test of time.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Salers rib of beef, duck breast with honey sauce, coq au vin.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2034, and beyond for enthusiasts.

Stéphane Ogier captures the spotlight with his wines, showcasing the full spectrum of the Rhône Valley's most refined expressions. Guided by exceptional terroirs, a sharp instinct for winemaking, and a deep passion for his craft, he brings to life some of the region’s finest creations. These wines, marked by bold intensity and lush fruit aromas, reach extraordinary levels of complexity.