Rhone Valley
Domaine Stéphane Ogier - Saint-Joseph - Le Passage - Rouge - 2019
Characteristics
Country / Region: Rhone Valley
Vintage: 2019
Name: AOP Saint-Joseph
Grape variety: 100% Syrah
Alcohol: 14.5 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2022 (RVF) Estate rated 4 stars in the Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2022 Wine rated 92/100 by our Selection Committee !
Wine:
Perfectly ripe and complex, the 2019 Red Le Passage Saint-Joseph is a bright and joyous wine, with light, smoky aromas of black fruits. A wine of delicate and classic style with a beautiful freshness of texture and a nice long finish. A model of its kind and appellation, to pair with a nice grilled meat.Vinification:
Hand harvested, de-stemmed, cold maceration in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks, indigenous yeasts, aged for 18 months in barrels (10% new wood).Color:
Bright red of good intensity.Nose:
Delicate and pure, marked by black fruit flavors mixed with smoky notes.Palate:
Fresh and elegant, this wine of great classicism unfolds a fine, distinguished texture with a nice and lenghty finish. A true model of its appellation!
Temperature:
Decant before serving between 16 and 18°C.Food and wine pairing:
Roasted ribs and bacon, pike-perch with red butter, lamb in a flaky crust, heart of beef tenderloin with a full-bodied juice and local ceps.Cellar aging:
From now until 2026
And for good reason: his wines are some of the region’s finest, his terroirs are first-rate, his winemaking skills are unmatched and his amiable disposition makes him a force to be reckoned with.
Through his different vintages, Stéphane Ogier crafts intense and fruity wines, filled with aromatic complexity and unparalleled finesse. Discover this giant of the Rhone Valley region through this incredible offer of two of his most praised wines!