Michel & Stephane Ogier le Passage Saint Joseph Aop 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Michel & Stephane Ogier
Label Name:
 
le Passage Saint Joseph Aop
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Joseph, Northern Rhône
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Syrah
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling ~92 (reported), Decanter/Vinous scores in the low-90s range for similar vintages; Vivino user average ~4. 1/5

Tasting Note
Black cherry, blackberry and violet with cracked pepper, liquorice and subtle graphite; medium-bodied, silky tannins and a mineral, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled prime rib, roast lamb, truffle risotto, beef stew. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), galbi jjim (braised short ribs), Sichuan-style beef, char siu pork.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Syrah, destemmed (parcel vinification), native-yeast fermentation, cold maceration and 12–18 months in mostly used barrels (≈10% new oak reported).

Vineyard Info
Family domaine founded by Michel Ogier; Stéphane joined in 1997 and expanded holdings across Côte-Rôtie and Saint-Joseph, farming low-yield, reasoned/organic practices on granite soils. Estate focuses on parcel vinification and finesse.