24/07/2026
Most of the finest Côte-Rôties reward patience, often reaching their peak after a decade or more in bottle. But what if the producer did the waiting for you? 🍷
Stephane Ogier - Decanter Magazine Article
That's exactly the thinking behind Stéphane Ogier's new Mes Grands Lieux cuvée. Rather than releasing the wine young and leaving collectors to cellar it for years, Ogier has chosen to age each vintage at the estate for a full decade before release. The inaugural 2016 vintage, released in 2026, arrives after ten years of careful maturation, allowing wine lovers to experience Côte-Rôtie much closer to its ideal drinking window while still retaining the potential for further ageing.
In this feature, Decanter's Rhône correspondent Matt Walls explores the evolution of Ogier's range, the changes that inspired this bold new approach, and why Mes Grands Lieux represents a fresh way of thinking about one of the Rhône's most age-worthy wines. It's an innovative idea that benefits both collectors and those who simply want to enjoy beautifully matured Côte-Rôtie without the long wait.
Read the full feature below.
What if the best Côte-Rôtie arrived ready to drink? Stéphane Ogier’s Mes Grands Lieux – released after ten years of estate ageing – may be the answer.