Description
Like the red version of this cuvée, Stéphane Ogier’s ‘Le Temps est Venu’ white offers excellent value for money. Beyond its rich, indulgent character and generous fruitiness, the wine boasts a surprising freshness and minerality. Perfect with a platter of squid or a selection of mature cheeses.
The estate
It was in 1997 that Stéphane Ogier joined the family estate, which has been rooted in the hillsides of Ampuis for seven generations. Upon taking over from his father Michel, he chose to work meticulously on his various terroirs to reveal the unique character of these historic sites.
Over the years, the estate has expanded beyond the village boundaries, driven by a desire to discover and enhance new terroirs. From his experience in Burgundy, Stéphane Ogier retains a taste for elegance and finesse, which has become a hallmark of his wines. Each year, the winemaker takes care to vinify the plots separately, to bring out the best of their potential. The blends are adjusted according to the vintages, each telling a story of its own.
The cuvée
- Estate: Stéphane Ogier
- Appellation: Côtes du Rhône
- Cuvée: Le Temps est Venu
- Alcohol content: 13.5%
- Grape varieties: 60% White Grenache, 20% Roussanne, 5% Marsanne, 5% Viognier, 5% Bourboulenc, 5% Clairette
- Soil: White clay – sandy. South-west facing. 320 metres above sea level
- Location: Violès (between Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas).
- Harvest: Hand-picked.
- Vinification: Whole-bunch fermentation in temperature-controlled concrete vats, indigenous yeasts
- Ageing: 6 months in concrete vats
- Ageing potential: 1 to 3 years
What to eat with a Côtes du Rhône Le Temps est Venu by Stéphane Ogier?
- Grilled squid and octopus
- Creamy poultry dishes
- A wide variety of cheeses.
