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Rene Rostaing, Cote-Rotie Cote Blonde, 2021

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Côte Blonde 2021 is one of the crown jewels of René Rostaing’s cellar, sourced from the estate’s oldest and best-exposed vines on the Côte Blonde hillside. These vines—many inherited from Rostaing’s legendary father-in-law, Albert Dervieux—grow in soils of gneiss and mica, giving the wine a uniquely aromatic and supple expression compared to the more brooding wines from Côte Brune.

The 2021 vintage brought a return to cooler, more classic conditions, allowing Syrah to ripen slowly and retain acid structure and aromatic detail. Rostaing’s use of whole-cluster fermentation, native yeasts, and aging in neutral oak results in a wine that’s layered and pure without overt oak or extraction.

Expect aromas of violet, red berries, smoked herbs, and cured meat, followed by a palate that’s silky, savory, and long, with fine tannins and stony lift. There's a subtle hint of pepper and olive tapenade on the finish—classic Northern Rhône markers, handled with grace.

This is a wine to age 10–20 years, or decant for hours to enjoy now with duck, roast lamb, or mushroom-heavy dishes.

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Rostaing inherited prize parcels in Cote Rotie from his father-in-law, Albert Dervieux, and uncle, Marius Gentaz. He went on to become a legend of his own. His son, Pierre, took over in 2015 and pushed the domaine in a more traditional direction. The high quality has gotten even higher.

What importer Polaner Selections has to say about this wine...

VARIETAL NOTES
98% Syrah, 2% Viognier
VINEYARD
From two parcels of 40+ year-old vines
VITICULTURE
Hand harvested. 30hL/hA
VINIFICATION
Traditional vinification, including wild yeast fermentation. Stem inclusion and length of maceration depend on the vintage.
AGING
Aged in a mix of 225 and 500 liter barrels (about 7% new).

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Syrah

  • Vintage

    2021

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

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