History: Ogier has remained a family winery since 1859. Today it is the oldest and largest wine cellar in the historic community of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, which was the summer residence of the Popes from 1309 to 1378. Ogier utilizes special access to the best winegrowing estates to create this Côtes-du-Rhône cuvée called “Heritages,” a tribute both to the winery owners and to the 2000-year history of winemaking in the region.
Location: Rhône Valley in France
Grapes: Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache
Vinification: Complete destemming of the grapes followed by cold maceration prior to fermentation. Controlled temperature during fermentation and long medium-toast aging in oak foudres and tronconical casks
Tasting Notes: This excellent Côtes-du-Rhône is better than many $30+ Châteauneuf-du-Pape. It is midweight, juicy, fresh and fruity. Expect aromas of red cherry, with some floral and nutty complexity and a touch of white pepper. Soft, fruity palate, with enough tannin and acidity for structure and some nice white pepper spice for excitement.
(Wine Access Magazine 89 points)
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happinez wines of the month posters...
We are offering posters for sale with all our wines of the month. The poster size is 20x30inch and will be sold unframed/unmounted. Photography by Mark Hemmings. Price $40 + HST, ordering through happinez A mounted example of these posters can be seen at happinez. Here are the 2010, 2009, 2008 and 2007 posters...
