Stéphane Ogier - L'Âme Soeur 2018
93/100
RVF
93-94/100
Vinous
89-91/100
Jeb Dunnuck
93/100
Robert Parker
"Wine lovers who prefer their Syrah with more acidity and red fruit should try the 2018 L'Âme Sœur Syrah from Seyssuel. Vibrant raspberries emerge on the nose, accented by notes of peppery spices, licorice, and mocha. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, concentrated, and richly textured, with slightly dusty tannins that linger on the finish. It seems a bit more structured and rich than the last time I tasted it, but it retains plenty of charm. Drink over the next decade. " (Wine Advocate 2021) • Please note: very limited quantities available.
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Eye
Deep ruby color
Nose
With aromas of blackcurrant, violet, and tapenade, with a hint of vanilla
Palate
Delicate and elegant, with a superb balance between richness and acidity, and ripe tannins
Serve
At 14-17°C
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with cold cuts, duck breast, grilled meats, cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2023 guide) 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
Stéphane Ogier’s ambition is evident not only in the quality of his wines but also in his new winery—a magnificent facility designed to vinify his Côte-Rôtie and Seyssuel terroirs on a plot-by-plot basis. Barrel aging is masterfully managed through extended aging periods. A reliable source of excellent Syrahs from the northern Rhône, prized by top sommeliers and wine merchants worldwide.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2021 guide) 93/100 (Outstanding wine)
About the wine:
Wine lovers who prefer their Syrah with more acidity and red fruit should try the 2018 L'Âme Sœur Syrah from Seyssuel. Vibrant raspberries emerge on the nose, accented by notes of peppery spices, licorice, and mocha. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, concentrated, and richly textured, with slightly dusty tannins that linger on the finish. It seems a bit more structured and rich than the last time I tasted it, but it retains plenty of charm. Best enjoyed over the next decade.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100
Rated estate (2024 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the wine:
Sessuel's Syrah, grown on the left bank of the Rhône, offers a beautiful expression of Syrah that is both fruity and spicy.
About the estate:
Since 2014, Stéphane Ogier has been making wine in an ultra-modern winery in Ampuis, where he gives free rein to his creative talent. Of the 18 hectares cultivated by this estate, 3.5 hectares are located on beautiful plots in Côte-Rôtie. Stéphane joined his father Michel in 1997 after studying oenology in Beaune, where he developed a taste for elegance and finesse. The wines are made from partially destemmed grapes (50% whole-cluster in the Lancement cuvée). The precision of recent vintages, the rigorous selection of single-vineyard cuvées, and the style the wines now exhibit place the estate among the elite, with a third star now within reach.
Jancis Robinson
Rated: Recommended
Vinous
Wine rated 93–94 out of 100
James Suckling
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2019 guide) 89-91/100
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. JEREMY P. Posted on September 19, 2023
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