2022 Stephane Ogier Le Temps Est Venu Cotes du Rhone

Renown for his Cotie Roties which regularly flirt with 100 point scores, Stephane Ogier is regarded as one of the hottest winemakers in France. His entry level Cotes du Rhone is a brilliant value sourced from vineyards in the Plan de Dieu and Visan with vines aged between 30-50 years old. A blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah it’s aged for 10 months in concrete vats.

Rich and Sumptuous yet featuring a robust structure this is an outstanding Cotes du Rhone.

Deep black dark red core with a dark red purple tinged hue. Enchanting the olfactory senses is a heady mix of black raspberry, liquorice and black cherries which are trailed by some scorched earth, incense like characters and peppered provincial herb notes. Rich and concentrated the medium to full bodied palate is saturated with lush black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits which are framed by a sturdy tannin structure. Ripe, chewy mouth feel with infusions of herbs du Provence, scorched earth and pepper extending across the back half. Boasting superb depth and power it has a long finish that’s deeply fruited and sumptuous yet robust.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14%

Other Reviews…..
Mostly Grenache and Syrah, the 2022 Côtes Du Rhône Le Temps Est Venu is up-front and loaded with charm, offering lots of black raspberry and redcurrant-like fruit as well as peppery garrigue and spice. It's medium to full-bodied, round, layered, and beautifully balanced.
92 points
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