STEPHANE OGIER Cote-Rotie "Fongeant" 2018

Wine Region: Rhone-Valley - France

Grape: Syrah, Viognier

Tasting notes: "The 2018 Côte Rôtie Fongeant offers up hints of black cherries and cola on the nose, with perhaps the merest hint of caramelized fruit—or is it barrel toast? It's full-bodied and velvety, supple and ripe, with a long, elegant finish." - Joe Czerwinski, The Wine Advocate

About the winery:
It was in 1997 that Stephane Ogier joined the family estate, rooted for seven generations on the hillsides of Ampuis. After studying viticulture and oenology in Beaune, Stephane left home to work with some of the best winemakers in Burgundy and abroad. By taking over from his father, Michel, he chooses to do specific work on his different terroirs in order to reveal the uniqueness of these places full of history.

Expert Rating:
The Wine Advocate: 93/100