As this estate on the hillsides of Ampuis has been in the family for seven generations, it was perfectly natural for Stéphane Ogier to take over from his father Michel in 1997. Having learned his craft in Burgundy, he has decided to produce single-plot wines to achieve the best expression of each terroir. He also strives constantly for elegance and finesse.
Today, the vines are planted on 45 hectares of granite and shale soil (9 hectares are reserved for white vines). Viticulture is conducted according to sustainable principles. Two distinct terroirs define the estate’s identity: the Côte Brune and the Côte Blonde, both shaped by a relatively cool climate. Since 2015, the estate operates in an ultramodern winery, equipped with over 600 barriques, ensuring precision in both vinification and ageing. Today, Stéphane Ogier’s wines clearly belong among the elite, thanks to his unwavering pursuit of excellence driven by passion, ambition, talent, and creativity.

Stéphane Ogier uses his parcel-selecting talents to produce the Lancement cuvée from a small one-hectare plot. This consists of granitic soil, a typical feature of the Côte Blonde. The Syrah grapes used to produce this wine are destemmed before undergoing a cold pre-fermentation maceration, punching down and pumping over during alcoholic fermentation, then a post-fermentation maceration. The wine is matured for a long time: 28 months in barrels, with 50% new wood. This wine can be kept for a long time, and is distinguished by its delicate velvety character. Its aromatic complexity combines black berries, spices, smoky and floral notes. A great wine that pairs well with dishes of character.