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Ogier Expression de Terroir Grès Rouges Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2010
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhone, Rhone Valley, FranceThe AdVini group is behind a family of French wine brands including among others Ogier in the Rhône Valley. Ogier is based in the heart of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and recently launched 'Expression de Terroir' a quartet of labels that speak to the four distinct terroirs of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Each is made using identical winemaking techniques and very similar grape blends mostly grenache with bit of mourvèdre and cinsault. The only difference is the soil. Hence the Expression de Terroir moniker. Grès Rouges is a mix of red clay with the historic chalky seabed in particular the mussels. This red sandstone appears to lift the aromatics of the wine while regulating the water the vine needs. This Châteauneuf-du-Pape has an angular character reflecting its terroir but clearly it is better as a blending agent in the normal Ogier L'Oratoire Châteauneuf-du-Pape blend. It still has all the black fruit and spice with a modicum of leather and garrigue but the style is firm and edgy. Best with a leg of lamb. Tasted: 18 January 2013Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:| BC | $55.00 | 750ml | speculative listing - Select Wines & Spirits |
Lifford Wine and Spirits
Blend: Grenache - Shiraz - Mourvèdre - Cinsault
