Domaine Stéphane Ogier : Lancement 2016

The elegance and precision of a great Côte-Rôtie wine

The property

Established for six generations in the heart of the Rhône Valley, the Ogier family stands as an essential reference in the production of great Rhône wines. With a background in viticulture and oenology, enriched by experiences in Burgundy and internationally, Stéphane Ogier joined the family estate in 1997 alongside his father, Michel Ogier. Thanks to a rigorous parcel approach and controlled yields, the estate signs characterful cuvées, praised for their precision, their finesse and their ability to express the identity of each terroir.

The vineyard

Since being taken over by Stéphane Ogier, the estate has seen its surface area grow significantly, going from 2.5 hectares in 1997 to over 20 hectares today. The vineyard extends over emblematic appellations of the Rhône Valley such as Côte-Rôtie, Saint-Joseph, Condrieu and the IGP Collines Rhodaniennes, each revealing the richness of the valley's terroirs.

The wine

"Lancement" is a Côte-Rôtie wine from a vineyard with an area of one hectare. With an average age of 40 years, the vines are planted on granite soil.

Blend

The 2016 Lancement from Domaine Stéphane Ogier is a 100% syrah.