Wine Advocate - 91 Points
Another superb value from Stephane Ogier, crafted from vines planted on the commune of Turpin on granite soils, the 2022 La Rosine Syrah offers up aromas of Timut pepper, violets, mulberries and dark berries mingled with lovely floral hints. Moderately weighted and delicately juicy, it's round and perfectly balanced with a sweet mid-palate and a fresh core of fruit that leads to a long, fresh and delicate finish. Although it can wait 1-2 years, it is ready to drink now.
Stéphane Ogier stands out as one of the most skilled and respected winegrowers in Côte-Rôtie. His family’s involvement in viticulture spans seven generations, during which time they primarily sold their grapes to renowned wine merchants such as Guigal and Chapoutier. After completing five years of studies, Stéphane took over the family estate in 1997. It was a little under two hectares in area at that time. Today, it encompasses 14 hectares, meticulously divided into 35 parcels, each vinified individually. In a significant shift in 2018, Stéphane decided to forego the use of 100% new oak to allow the terroir to express itself better. His vinification approach also varies distinctly between the two terroirs: vines on the Côte Brune are vinified with whole grapes (ranging from 60% to 100% whole cluster, depending on the parcel and vintage). Those on the Côte Blonde are entirely destemmed. The result is a range of impressive wines that are characterful, elegant, refined and deep yet never overly heavy or compact.
