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Rene Rostaing, Cote-Rotie Cuvee Classique Ampodium, 2009

Red Wine from Northern Rhone, France
by Rene Rostaing
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Classic, perfumed Côte-Rôtie from a master of the appellation, now showing graceful maturity. René Rostaing's Ampodium (formerly labeled Cuvée Classique) is his estate blend, assembled from many parcels scattered across Côte-Rôtie, all 100% Syrah and aged in seasoned barrels with only a touch of new oak so the terroir does the talking. The name nods to the Provençal word for Ampuis, the village at the heart of the appellation. The 2009 came from a warm, ripe Northern Rhône vintage, and after fifteen-plus years it has unfurled into a savory, complex wine where Côte-Rôtie's signature floral and bacon-fat notes meet mature, secondary depth. A benchmark grower's wine at its peak.

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More about Rene Rostaing

René Rostaing was a notary who fell in love with Côte-Rôtie in the 1970s when vineyard prices were laughably cheap. He bought parcels in the two best lieux-dits—Côte Blonde and La Landonne—and made classical Syrah the way his uncle Marius Gentaz had taught him. No high-tech gimmicks, traditional aging, very little new oak. His son Pierre now runs the 20-acre estate, producing some of the most mineral, age-worthy Côte-Rôties out there. This is what conservative winemaking looks like when you start with premium fruit.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Syrah

  • Vintage

    2009

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roast duck, grilled lamb, peppercorn steak, game birds, mushroom dishes, aged cheeses.

Tasting Profile

Perfumed and savory, with dark fruit, violets, smoke and bacon fat. Medium to full-bodied with refined tannins, fresh acidity and a long, elegant finish.

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