Domaine Stéphane Ogier : Le Passage 2021

Licorice, anise and red berry notes show freshness on a lean, elegant profile. Supple and smoky, with white pepper details alongside seductive wafts of grilled mesquite and herbs. Offers a savory, succulent finish. Very in line with the leaner vintage. Drink now through 2032. 3,000 cases made, 150 cases imported.

Also beautiful, the 2021 Saint Joseph Le Passage has classic darker berry fruits, game, violets, and some subtle tapenade notes in a medium-bodied, balanced, seamless style. It's beautifully done and just about impossible to resist.