Domaine Stéphane Ogier - Côtes du Rhône - Le Temps est Venu - Red - 2022

Wine:

Crafted by one of the Rhône Valley's leading winemakers, the 2022 red "Le Temps est Venu" Côtes-du-Rhône is exceptionally approachable. It opens with aromas of bay leaf and dark fruit notes. The palate is juicy, spicy, and intensely fruity, featuring fine, silky tannins that enhance its drinkability. This is a classic regional wine, minimally influenced by oak aging, and immensely enjoyable. Pure, immediate pleasure! Rated 93/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, whole-bunch vinification in temperature-controlled concrete vats, indigenous yeasts, aged 10 months in concrete vats.

Color:

Intense, brilliant red.

Nose:

Fine and delicate, marked by black fruit aromas and fine notes of laurel.

Palate:

Bursting with ripe, juicy fruit flavors, this wine offers immediate enjoyment. It presents a generous palate with fine, silky tannins—easy to drink and delicately spiced.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Beef carpaccio, Flemish-style carbonnade, chicken fajitas, pork filet mignon.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030.

Stéphane Ogier has captured the wine world's attention by exploring the full spectrum of the Rhône Valley's finest expressions. With exceptional terroirs, sharp winemaking acumen, and a passionate spirit, he brings to life some of the region's most exquisite wines. Each one is imbued with genuine intensity and lush fruit flavors, reaching new heights of complexity.

Every cuvée reflects his unwavering commitment to excellence, from the most modest bottles to the most coveted crus.