At a glance

Producer

Stéphane Ogier

Region

Côte-Rôtie, Northern Rhône, France

Grape variety

Syrah (with a small possible percentage of Viognier co-ferment, typical of some Côte-Rôtie wines)

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Bone Dry

Typical price

$60-85 USD (retail, global average)

Tasting profile

Dark berry fruit, violets, black pepper, smoked meats, graphite, fresh herbs; lively and pure.

Evolution: Savory olive tapenade, wild herbs and cured meats emerge; tannins resolve, fruit turns more dried and earthy.

At peak: Perfumed, silky, complex with classic Syrah notes – bacon fat, crushed stones, elegant floral lift.

Structure

Acidity

Medium-plus; lifts fruit and ensures aging capability.

Tannins

Medium to medium-plus; youthful, grippy but finely knit.

Alcohol

Moderate (typically 13%–13.5%).

Aging potential

8–12 years from vintage, best 2026–2030, but can exceed with good storage.

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2029 to 2046

Optimal window

2026 to 2049

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

Fresh, expressive, primary fruit with classic northern Rhône savory notes; structured but approachable.

Stéphane Ogier's Côte-Rôtie Mon Village is sourced from younger vines and a mix of parcels across Côte-Rôtie, designed for earlier approachability than Ogier's single-vineyard wines but with true regional character. The structured but refined tannin/acidity backbone supports cellaring, while vibrant fruit offers pleasure young.

Food pairing

Roast duck, lamb with Provençal herbs, grilled eggplant, charcuterie, wild mushroom risotto.

Serving

Decant

Yes (30 minutes) — The wine is youthful with medium to medium-plus tannins, which can benefit from aeration to soften the grip and enhance its aromatic profile.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Grass cover crops and low-intervention viticulture, reduced chemical usage, biodiverse ground management, hand-harvesting, and gravity-fed winery. Focus on energy and water conservation, though not systematically documented. Packaging is traditional (glass, natural cork), no lightweight bottles.

Ogier employs a thoughtful sustainable approach—rejecting heavy-handed chemical spraying, promoting soil health, minimal mechanization, and careful energy use in the cellar. However, the estate has not pursued strict organic/biodynamic certification and makes use of traditional packaging, which increases carbon load. Distribution to global markets adds to carbon footprint, especially outside France/Europe. Overall, the commitment to land health and mostly non-interventionist winemaking earns a solid sustainability score, with room to improve via certifications, lighter packaging, or renewable energy programs.