# La Rosine Syrah (2022)

- **Producer:** Stéphane Ogier À Ampuis
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Syrah
- **Region:** Rhône Valley, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €21
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** violet, black cherry, black plum, black pepper, cedar, cloves, vanilla, tobacco, leather, earth

## About this wine

Stéphane Ogier La Rosine Syrah is an IGP Collines Rhodaniennes red wine from the Rhône Valley, France. Produced by Stéphane Ogier À Ampuis, the wine is primarily Syrah, with vines grown on granite soils adjacent to the Côte-Rôtie appellation. La Rosine is considered a personal favorite of the winemaker, offering a way to experience his winemaking style at a more accessible price point. The estate has a long family history in the region, with Stéphane Ogier continuing a legacy of precision and terroir expression.

## Interesting facts

- La Rosine is considered a 'cuvée de cœur' by Stéphane Ogier.
- Vines are planted on pure granite soils.
- The vineyard borders the famous Côte-Rôtie appellation.
- It's seen as an accessible way to experience Ogier's talent.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and fine-grained tannins are well-suited to complement the protein in red meats, while its freshness can cut through richer dishes. Herbal notes in the wine can echo savory elements in the food, creating harmonious pairings.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Stéphane Ogier La Rosine Syrah involves manual harvesting followed by partial destemming. Fermentation is carried out naturally using indigenous yeasts, with wines vinified separately by parcel. The wine then undergoes 12 months of aging in 228-liter French oak barrels that have previously held grand cru Côte-Rôtie wines, with no new oak utilized. Farming practices emphasize precision, including attention to soil work.