2020 René Rostaing Côte-Rôtie "Côte Blonde", Rhone Valley, France

2020 René Rostaing Côte-Rôtie "Côte Blonde", Rhone Valley, France

Saturated ruby. Potent, finely detailed aromas of red and dark fruit liqueur, smoked meat, potpourri and exotic spices, along with a vibrant mineral top note. Sappy, alluringly sweet and penetrating, offering intense cherry, boysenberry, allspice and star anise flavors and a potent suggestion of candied lavender. Silky, finely wrought tannins build steadily through an exceptionally long, penetrating finish that echoes the floral and mineral notes

$219.99
$219.99

ABOUT THIS WINE

The Rostaing mystique grows further with the prized single-vineyard wines, La Landonne and Côte Blonde. These are extraordinary expressions of two very different terroirs. Landonne is dark and powerful, while Côte Blonde is lithe and explosive; yet both are imbued with the finesse for which Rostaing is famed.

These grapes come from 2 parcels of 40+ year-old vines. 98% Syrah and 2% Viognier to brighten and lift the wine. Maceration can vary from 7-20 days. Aged in a mix of 225 and 600 liter barrels. (about 7% new)

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

René Rostaing founded this estate in 1971 and absorbed top sites, plus invaluable wisdom, from earlier giants like uncle, Marius Gentaz, and father-in-law, Albert Dervieux.

The domaine today commands perhaps the finest selection of Côte Rôtie vineyards in private hands; with prime holdings in La Landonne, Côte Blonde, La Viaillière, Côte Brune and more.

Today’s wines are models of classic balance and perfume; crafted with deep respect for traditional techniques like long macerations, inclusion of stems, and limited usage of new wood.

Details:

Grape(s) Syrah, Viognier
Farming Organic