 A little bit of 'North Meets South' in this wine, as one of the most acclaimed producers in the Northern Rhone takes on Grenache from the Southern Rhone. The Ogier family has been one of the larger presences in the Cote-Rotie for many generations as both growers and later winemakers, creating one of the most extensive selections of vineyards in the entire appellation. Great for reputation of excellence, but tough on finding values from the steep terraces slopes. The family recently found some suitable vineyards for them to work with in the Plan de Dieu region in between Chateauneuf and Gigondas in the Southern Rhone, and while the wine is primarily Grenache over Syrah, the Northern Rhone influence of the Ogiers is definitely apparent. Dark berry and black cherry skin aromas with a touch of herb and wild game in the background. The palate is also more Northern Rhone leaning, with a finely polished dark tannin and an energetic feel versus opulent juiciness, hitting the savory touches more than the up-front fruit. A great tweak on the expectations of Grenache based CDR, perfect for cold weather stews and braised or basted meat dishes, slow cooked and hearty stuff.
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