Stéphane Ogier’s intellectual curiosity, fascination with his terroirs, and the dynamism he brings to his approach has made him one of the most respected winemakers in France. Jeb Dunnuck raved, “Stéphane Ogier has raised the bar in just about every way possible for his estate in Côte Rôtie…Today, the estate is unquestionably in the top handful of domaines in the Rhône Valley.”

Stéphane knew he wanted to grow and make wine from age 6, embracing his destiny with enthusiasm and intellectual verve at 14. After training in Burgundy for five years and staging in South Africa, he returned with a Burgundian approach that transformed not just his family's estate but elevated the entire Côte-Rôtie appellation.

For “Le Temps Est Venu” Blanc, Ogier applies his meticulous standards to vineyards in the prestigious town of Visan in the Vaucluse. The blend—mostly Grenache Blanc and Roussanne complemented by Marsanne, Viognier, Bourboulenc, and Clairette—represents a masterclass in southern Rhône white wine tradition, crafted with northern Rhône precision.

Why You'll Love It

• Perfect bottle age: The 2019 vintage has developed beautiful complexity while keeping its blossomy, stone-fruited freshness.
  

• Cult producer accessibility: Experience Ogier's winemaking mastery at a fraction of his Côte-Rôtie prices.
  

• Versatility at the table: From seafood to fowl to vegetable dishes, this sophisticated white enhances a wide range of cuisines, perfect drinking for spring and summer.

How to Serve It

• Serve at 46-48°F in white wine stems
  

• Excellent now through 2026.
  

• Pair with sand dabs with lemon beurre blanc, or grilled prawns with romesco sauce for dipping.