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Ogier, Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc 2022
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Reviewed by: Joe Czerwinski
Equal parts Bourboulenc, Clairette, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne, the 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes Blanc is classically styled, matured in a mix of new barriques (20%) and concrete tanks (80%). It's medium to full-bodied, silky textured and nicely balanced, with mellow notes of melon, tangerine and lime zest all lingering on the finish.
About the Producer
Founded in 1859, Ogier is located in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, in the heart of the most prestigious appellation in the south of France. In order to interpret the subtle variations of the terroirs of this AOC and of the entire Rhone Valley, Ogier has deepened its knowledge of the types of soils present in the different appellations and has adapted its work accordingly, particularly its ageing. Its century-old cellars, in the heart of the village, house more than 8,000 hL (211 338 gal) of wooden vats, tuns, demi-muids, barrels and truncated-cone vats. The Ogier range seeks to combine diversity of soils, climates and grape varieties, while maintaining balance, uprightness and accuracy in each of its wines. A vision illustrated on the label by the red "I". The "I" of Ogier, "I" a link between the North and the South of the Rhône Valley, from one bank to the other, but also the link between the sunny generosity of the region and the finesse of its wines. The vines, sheltered by Mont Chauve, are located at altitudes of up to 600 m, which allows them to benefit from very late ripening conditions. These late ripening conditions allow the wines to retain their freshness. The vines are nested in basins comparable to cradles.
