Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 6 to 18 years from vintage.
vintage6 yrs18 yrs20 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong, Peppery Mineral finish

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

  • 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.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1997: Ogier introduces Lancement alongside Belle Helene as the estate Cote-Rotie

Facts

Producer
Domaine Stephane Ogier · visiting guide
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
Organic
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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.

Tags

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