Michel & Stephane Ogier le Passage Saint Joseph Aop 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Michel & Stephane Ogier
Label Name:
 
le Passage Saint Joseph Aop
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Joseph (Northern Rhône)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Syrah
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 92/100 (2023); Jeb Dunnuck ~91/100; Wine Spectator 90/100; several retailers/selection committees cite 92–93 points for the 2021 vintage

Tasting Note
Crimson with violet edges; black and red berries, cracked black pepper, violet and sweet spice, with graphite, olive-tapenade and smoky-mineral notes. Firm yet silky tannins, fresh acidity and a peppery, slightly savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled rib‑eye, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses; Asian: lamb tagine, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Sichuan pepper beef, hoisin‑glazed duck.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Syrah, destemmed, cold maceration and fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel; aged ~18 months in oak barrels (about 10% new).

Vineyard Info
Domaine Michel & Stéphane Ogier, a multi-generational Ampuis estate led by Stéphane Ogier; Le Passage is from granitic slopes around Malleval/Limony from ~30–35‑year‑old vines.