Ogier 2018 Boiseraie Vacqueyras Fw

Few Rhne Valley producers can compare to the history and pedigree of Ogier. The family name dates to 800 A.D. when Ogier the Dane came to fight with Charlemagnes soldiers in the Basque country, and on his way back home, settled in southeastern Frances Massif Central region. Antoine Ogier, a distant descendant of Ogier the Dane, entered the wine business in 1859, purchasing a cooperage and establishing OGIER as a wine producer in the nearby Rhne Valley.After more than 160 years, Ogier has grown to become one of the leading producers in the Rhne Valley. Most of its land holdings are in the Southern Rhne area producing wines from Chteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras and Lirac. The Estate also makes small but exceptional bottlings from parcels within the most notable appellations of the Northern Rhne – Crozes-Hermitage and Cte Rtie. Ogiers wines are an ode to finesse, elegance and freshness.The regions distinctive soils of large rounded pebbles and stones are evident throughout the Ogier vineyards. Located in the center of the village in Chteauneuf-du-Pape, the centuries-old winery is home to over 8,000 hectoliters of vats, barrels, demi-muids, casks and truncated vats, a tribute to its original craftsmanship as barrel maker.

Blend: Grenache;Syrah;Mourvdre

Alcohol percentage: 14.5

Tasting Notes

Appearance : Intense ruby color.Nose : Subtle flavors of thyme and rosemary (Provenal herbs) on a woody aromatic background- discreet notes of violet and black cherry.Palate : Full-bodied, well-balanced with spices and fresh fruits very elegant tannins.