Stéphane Ogier Collines Rhodaniennes Syrah La Rosine 2022 (750ml) *
Product price
$39.99
Description
The Collines Rhodaniennes designation covers the country around the Northern Rhône's famous appellations, and it's where Stéphane Ogier sources the fruit for this varietal Syrah. La Rosine comes off granite soils in the commune of Turpin, at the southern edge of the zone, and it reflects the same careful hand Ogier brings to his Côte Rôtie work: fermentation largely in stainless steel, aging in used barrels, no fining or filtration. Consider it a lower-priced doorway into the house style, classically framed and honestly made.
Expect ripe red and black fruits, mulberry and dark berry, threaded with violets and a lift of floral aromatics. There's a peppery edge, some roasted herbs, and the savory, almost meaty character of good Northern Rhône Syrah, with hints of asphalt and leather adding depth. Medium to full in body, it's round and delicately juicy, carried by a sweet mid-palate and a fresh core of fruit that runs through a long, clean finish. Drinkable now, with a couple of years in the cellar to soften further if you prefer.
Expert Reviews
The 2022 Collines Rhodaniennes La Rosine is rocking stuff, with ripe red and black fruits, asphalt, roasted herbs, and leather notes. From granite soils in the southern part of the appellation, this medium to full-bodied effort shows good ripeness and roundness, offering meaty, savory character balanced by good sweetness of fruit. Drink 2025-2032. Stéphane Ogier remains at the top of his game and is unquestionably one of the benchmark producers in Côte Rôtie today. Since officially taking the reins from his father Michel in 2000, he's expanded the estate considerably, constructed a modern winery just outside Ampuis, and built one of the most complete portfolios in the Northern Rhône. Farming now extends across nearly 30 hectares, with vineyards in Côte Rôtie, Seyssuel, Condrieu, Saint Joseph, and the Collines Rhodaniennes. The core lineup of Côte Rôtie releases includes five cuvées that are made in most vintages. Mon Village is the entry point and comes from a mix of sites throughout the appellation, offering a terrific snapshot of the house style as well as plenty of early accessibility. The La Réserve is a step up and is based on selected parcels and always offers a little more density and structure. Given the number of cuvées produced here, I wouldn't be surprised to see these two bottlings eventually merged into a single wine. Lancement comes from a high-elevation site above the Côte Blonde and is always one of the more elegant, floral, and mineral-driven wines in the lineup. The Côte Blonde is a richer, more expressive Syrah that typically includes a touch of Viognier and comes from younger vines planted in 2010. The flagship La Belle Hélène comes from a tiny parcel of old vines in Côte Rozier, just above La Landonne on the Côte Brune. It's the most powerful, structured, and age-worthy of the set and since 2018 has seen no new oak, with its élevage now done entirely in used demi-muids. In addition to those five core wines, Ogier began bottling a series of single-vineyard Côte Rôties starting with the 2012 vintage. The lineup changes slightly each year depending on vintage conditions, but the intent is to showcase the individual personalities of the lieux-dits. These are tiny production releases, and they offer an incredible insight into these individual sites. The cellar approach here is thoughtful and not dogmatic, with stem usage varying by site and vintage, ferments primarily in stainless steel, and the wines aged in used barrels and demi-muids, with no fining or filtration. While the top cuvées understandably get most of the attention, don't overlook the La Rosine, L'Ame Soeur, Saint Joseph, or even his Southern Rhône projects like Le Temps Est Venu. These are beautifully made, classically styled wines that over-deliver across the board. (Jeb Dunnuck, May 2025)
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. (Wine Advocate, May 2025)
The 2022 Village is a terrific introduction to the range. Plump, juicy and super-expressive, the 2022 is very easy to enjoy now because of its forward fruit. The 40% stems are not at all evident here. Pretty floral accents run through a core of red-toned fruit, chalk, mint and white pepper. This is a bit tight today and could use some time in bottle to soften. (Vinous)