Domaine Stéphane Ogier - Blanc d'Ogier 2021
Domaine Stéphane Ogier is located in Ampuis, in Côte-Rôtie , in the north of the Rhône Valley. The estate has existed for 7 generations, and Stéphane Ogier joined the family estate in 1997. Taking over from his father Michel, he chooses to do precise work on his different terroirs in order to reveal the unique character of these places full of history. From his experience in Burgundy, Stéphane Ogier retains the taste for elegance and finesse, which has become characteristic of his wines . Each year, the winemaker strives to vinify the plots separately, to bring out the best of their potential. The blends are adjusted according to the vintages. When the estate began vinifying its own grapes, it had around 3 hectares of vines . From the late 1990s onwards, new vineyards were planted or purchased, including several in new localities in Côte-Rôtie and a small 1.2 ha vineyard in Condrieu. Today, the vineyard is extends over more than 15 hectares, 8 of which are in the Côte-Rotie appellation. He has also created a small trading company which supplies the fruits of the Le Temps Est Venu cuvée in the Côtes du Rhône appellation.
Blanc d'Ogier is a blend of Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne . The wine is aged for 10 months in barrels and vats on fine lees .
Grape varieties: Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne
