Stéphane Ogier - Saint-Joseph Le Passage rouge 2021

Bettane & Desseauve

About the domain :

Stéphane Ogier's ambition can be measured not only by the quality of his wines, but also by his new winery. A magnificent work tool for vinifying his Côte-Rôtie and Seyssuel terroirs on a parcel-by-parcel basis. Barrel vinification is mastered thanks to long maturation periods. A reliable source of excellent Northern Rhône Syrahs, prized by top sommeliers and wine merchants the world over.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the domain :

Since 2014, Stéphane Ogier has been vinifying in an ultra-contemporary winery in Ampuis, giving free rein to his creative talent. Of the 18 hectares farmed by this estate, 3.5 hectares are located on beautiful Côte-Rôtie parcels. Stéphane joined his father Michel in 1997 after studying oenology in Beaune, from which he has retained a taste for elegance and finesse. The wines are made from partially destemmed grapes (50% whole harvest in the Cuvée Lancement). The precision of recent vintages, the rigorous selection of plot-based cuvées and the style now displayed by the wines place the domaine among the elite, and the third star is now in sight.

Jancis Robinson

James Suckling

About the wine:

A northern Saint-Joseph on the edge of the Condrieu appellation, offering notes of wild berries, redcurrants, sweet spices and violets. Medium-bodied, with silky tannins. On the palate, the berries are crisp, the acidity is lively and the finish is transparent and mineral with a peppery note. For drinking or cellaring.

Jeb Dunnuck

About the wine:

Equally magnificent, Saint Joseph Le Passage 2021 displays classic aromas of dark berries, game, violets and subtle notes of tapenade in a medium-bodied, balanced and seamless style. It's beautifully made and virtually impossible to resist.