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Ogier Expression de Terroir Les Safres 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. The Safres, meaning compacted sand, has a much broader richer structure that spills across the palate. The fruit is a bit rawer along the raspberry spectrum with dense chalky tannins. The style is soft and elegant with a fine fruit factor. Ogier thinks the sand has the least amount of impact on the varietal character of the grapes. 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
