2013 Domaine Stéphane Ogier Sélection de Lieux-Dits Côte-Rôtie [6 x 750ml OWC]

The Domaine Stéphane Ogier Sélection de Lieux-Dits Côte-Rôtie 2013 6x750ml stands as an immortal benchmark of Northern Rhône viticulture, cool-climate precision, and single-vineyard mastery. Furthermore, Stéphane Ogier is celebrated worldwide for his revolutionary exploration of Côte-Rôtie’s micro-terroirs, isolating individual lieu-dits to showcase their unique geological signatures. Presented in its pristine original wooden case (OWC), this 6-bottle collection unites six legendary crus: Fongeant, Côte-Bodin, Bertholon, Montmain, La Viallière, and But de Mont. Today, this distinguished library case offers collectors a supreme comparative tasting across the Côte Brune and Côte Blonde.

Additionally, the classical 2013 vintage in the Northern Rhône produced wines of extraordinary aromatic lift, crystalline acidity, and fine-grained structural tannins. Ogier’s non-interventionist cellar craftsmanship allows each parcel’s bedrock to express itself without distortion. Consequently, this mature 2013 collection delivers an unforgettable journey through Côte-Rôtie’s most nuanced hillsides.

Terroir & Viticulture

This exclusive collection encompasses six singular lieu-dit climats distributed across the northern and southern sectors of Côte-Rôtie. However, what elevates this collection into legend is the dramatic diversity of soils: from the iron-rich mica-schists of Côte-Bodin, Fongeant, and La Viallière on the Côte Brune to the lighter, sandier granite soils of Montmain, Bertholon, and But de Mont on the Côte Blonde. The vineyards occupy steep, hand-carved terraces that capture radiant sunshine while ensuring flawless drainage.

Specifically, the deep root systems of ancient Syrah vines penetrate deep into bedrock fractures to absorb vital mineral nutrients. Stéphane Ogier manages every parcel with sustainable, organic-inspired viticultural disciplines, using manual winches to farm extreme slopes. The 2013 season demanded patient farming and late harvesting in October. Therefore, the hand-picked fruit achieved complete phenolic maturity, balanced natural sugars, and mouthwatering natural acidity capable of aging for decades.

Vinification & Craftsmanship

The winemaking at Domaine Stéphane Ogier follows a timeless, purist methodology designed to extract intense dry extract and architectural authority. Grapes were harvested entirely by hand into small crates, followed by rigorous sorting table selection to remove imperfect fruit. Each lieu-dit was vinified separately with native yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats.

The wines matured for approximately eighteen to twenty-two months in French oak barriques, utilizing a measured proportion of new oak barrels tailored to each parcel. In addition, the estate avoids excessive extraction, preferring gentle manual punch-downs to protect fine tannin grains. This measured wood treatment imparts delicate hints of sweet toast, vanilla, and cedar without masking floral purity. Furthermore, the wines were bottled without harsh fining or filtration to retain their energetic soul.

Tasting Notes

In the glass, the collection displays deep ruby cores with radiant garnet and violet reflections. The bouquets immediately erupt with soaring perfumes of wild raspberries, black cherries, crushed violets, and cracked black pepper. In addition, complex layers of smoky bacon fat, black olives, damp granite, and noble French oak expand as the wines breathe.

On the palate, the wines deliver medium-bodied intensity, velvet-grained tannins, and seamless architectural focus. Pure cores of dark berries and red currant ride atop driving spines of chalky limestone minerality. Meanwhile, vibrant natural acidity sustains incredible freshness and energetic tension across the palate. Consequently, each wine in this collection finishes with extraordinary length, echoing floral spices, saline earth, and lingering red fruits.

Technical Specifications

• Producer: Domaine Stéphane Ogier
• Winemaker: Stéphane Ogier
• Collection: Sélection de Lieux-Dits Assortment
• Format: Original Wooden Case (OWC 6 x 750ml)
• Appellation: Côte-Rôtie AOC
• Lieux-Dits Included: Fongeant, Côte-Bodin, Bertholon, Montmain, La Viallière, But de Mont
• Vintage: 2013
• Varietal: 100% Syrah
• Aging: 18–22 months in French oak barriques
• Volume: 6 x 750ml
• Closure: Natural Cork

Service & Cellar Potential

Serve these single-terroir Côte-Rôties between 16°C–18°C (60°F–64°F) in large Syrah or Bordeaux stemware. Specifically, decanting these mature bottles for one to two hours prior to service allows their complex aromatic layers to blossom fully. Gentle pouring protects the sublime textures of these exceptional wines.

Pair these wines with roasted squab, dry-aged duck breast, herb-crusted rack of lamb, or tournedos Rossini. Furthermore, aged artisanal cheeses like 24-month Comté or Saint-Nectaire provide an extraordinary culinary match. As a result, collectors can cellar this historic 2013 assortment with supreme confidence through 2045+.