Domaine Ogier wines - Rhône 2006 En Primeur

Stéphane took over the Domaine from his father Michel in 1991 when he returned from South Africa. He has built on Michel's hard work and the Domaine has since gone from strength to strength. Clearly delighted with the results of the 2006 vintage, Stéphane is very pleased with their abundantly fruity, more approachable drinking style. In his view, 2006 is more of a classic vintage like 2004 - which he loves - and refers to the style of both vintages as having 'Pinot character'. His primary aim is to achieve a perfect balance between power and finesse; he has undoubtedly achieved this in his outstanding 2006s.

All prices are quoted In Bond (IB)

The Syrah grapes are picked from an unclassified vineyard between Côte Rôtie and Condrieu. Packed with plenty of juicy ripe, rich fruit - cassis and cherries on the palate, with violets on the finish. An excellent introduction to the wines of Domaine Ogier if this is your first taster, and at a very affordable price.

Cassis, blackberry and smoky aromas. Intense blackberry notes on the palate with spice, chocolate, smoke and cassis. Packed with flavours yet extremely elegant with crisp acidity and fine grained tannins. Fresh, fruity and with plenty of finesse. Surprising approachable at a young age, but will continue to develop over the next 10-15 years.

Bright ruby. Spicy, floral bouquet of raspberry, cherry and minerals; a smoky, mineral character emerges with aeration. Fresh and sweet, offering enticing red and dark berry flavors, dusty tannins and excellent finishing cut. Leaves an exotic blood orange quality behind on the long, sappy finish. - 91-94 points, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar Jan/ Feb. 2008

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