2022 Syrah La Rosine, Domaine Stéphane Ogier

This is as close as one can get to enjoying Côte Rôtie when actually drinking a wine from vines just on the other side of the border. They lie on a granite slope that links Côte Rôtie and Condrieu, averaging 40 years in age. Deep purple colour, aromas are fragrant, with notes of ripe, black berries and black pepper. Palate is full, having lovely fluidity and energy, as well as excellent focus and intensity of flavours. Finely structured, there is a line of freshness from start to finish (for drinking 2024-2028+).