At a glance

Producer

Stéphane Ogier

Region

Côte-Rôtie, Northern Rhône, France

Grape variety

Syrah (with a small percentage of Viognier possible, traditional for Côte-Rôtie)

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Bold

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$55-$95 USD (global average retail)

Tasting profile

Expressive black cherry, plum, violets, cracked pepper, olive, smoked bacon, fresh minerality.

Evolution: With time, develops savory tertiary notes: leather, cured meat, forest floor, dried herbs, more integrated tannins.

At peak: Balanced harmony of fruit, spice, meatiness, and mineral freshness; tannins resolved, palate silky and complex.

Structure

Acidity

Medium-plus, fresh

Tannins

Firm, fine-grained

Alcohol

13%-14% ABV

Aging potential

8-12 years; potentially longer in optimal conditions

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2028 to 2045

Optimal window

2025 to 2048

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

Vibrant, energetic, with primary fruit, marked tannins and fresh acidity

Young Côte-Rôtie can be tight and tannic, offering primary fruit and spice. Cellaring enables aromatic complexity, floral tones, and classic meat/olive notes, with tannins softening for a more elegant and layered expression.

Food pairing

Grilled lamb, roast duck, game birds, prime rib, charred vegetables, robust mushroom dishes, aged hard cheeses.

Serving

Serving temperature

16-18°C / 61-64°F

Decant

Yes (1-2 hours) — To soften youthful tannins and unlock aromatics in a structured Syrah from a recent vintage.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 6/10

Sustainable agriculture practices, hand-harvesting, careful vineyard management to reduce chemical inputs, gravity-flow winery to minimize energy use, focus on local sourcing and reuse of packaging materials where feasible.

Stéphane Ogier is recognized for sustainable-minded vineyard work (cover cropping, reduction of sprays, hand-harvesting, biodiversity preservation), yet is not formally certified organic or biodynamic. Winery employs gentle handling and gravity transfer to minimize resource use. No documented solar or alternative energy use and international shipping raises the carbon footprint for exported bottles. Packaging is standard for high-quality French wine, with some light-weighting, but no innovative eco-packaging. Overall, the estate demonstrates best practices in sustainability among traditional Rhône producers, but does not reach the top tier of certification or climate initiatives. Score reflects strong producer commitment but the lack of official green certification and international transport impacts.