In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, violet, smoked olive, fresh herbs, light iron
Palate: concentrated dark fruit, mineral depth, pepper spice, firm tannins, long peppery finish
The entry-level single-vineyard Cote-Rotie from Ogier, assembling the Lancement parcel with both Cote Brune and Cote Blonde elements. More accessible than Belle Helene, but showing the same terroir precision.
What it pairs with
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Roast leg of lamb
Classic Northern Rhone pairing; concentrated dark fruit and mineral pair with lamb. -
Duck breast with black cherry
The wine's violet and cherry register resonates with duck and cherry preparations. -
Lamb and bean ragout
Hearty French preparation suits the wine's mineral and peppery character.
How to serve Cote-Rotie Lancement
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast leg of lamb, Duck breast with black cherry, Lamb and bean ragout. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Lancement is the domaine-level Cote-Rotie from Stephane Ogier, introduced at the same time as Belle Helene to provide a more accessible entry into the estate's wines.
- 1997 — Ogier introduces Lancement alongside Belle Helene as the estate Cote-Rotie
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Stephane Ogier
- Grapes
- Syrah (98%), Viognier (2%)
- Classification
- Cote-Rotie AOC
- Oak
- 18 months in new and used French oak barriques
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 50-80 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6-18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1997
- Organic
- ECOCERT
Frequently asked about Cote-Rotie Lancement
What does Cote-Rotie Lancement taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, violet, smoked olive, fresh herbs, light iron. On the palate, concentrated dark fruit, mineral depth, pepper spice, firm tannins, long peppery finish. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long, peppery mineral finish. The entry-level single-vineyard Cote-Rotie from Ogier, assembling the Lancement parcel with both Cote Brune and Cote Blonde elements. More accessible than Belle Helene, but showing the same terroir precision.
When should I drink Cote-Rotie Lancement?
Drink 6-18 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Cote-Rotie Lancement?
Roast leg of lamb is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Duck breast with black cherry and Lamb and bean ragout. Classic Northern Rhone pairing; concentrated dark fruit and mineral pair with lamb.
What grapes are in Cote-Rotie Lancement?
The blend is Syrah (98%), Viognier (2%). The wine is classified as Cote-Rotie AOC.