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Bottle of Rene Rostaing, Cote-Rotie Cote Blonde, 2022 - Red Wine - Flatiron Wines & Spirits - New York

Rene Rostaing, Cote-Rotie Cote Blonde, 2022

Red Wine from Northern Rhone, France
by Rene Rostaing

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If La Landonne is all muscle and grit, Côte Blonde is its graceful twin—lighter in color, lifted in aroma, but every bit as profound. Rostaing’s 2022 vintage shows the cru in full bloom: red berries, violets, smoked herbs, and that signature tapenade note that reminds you you’re in the Northern Rhône.

There’s a dash of Viognier in the mix (as tradition allows), which adds just the right touch of perfume and softness. But don’t mistake elegance for weakness—there’s structure here too, wrapped in silk rather than iron. The balance is pitch-perfect, the finish long and laced with spice.

Rostaing has long mastered the art of tension between power and finesse, and this Côte Blonde may be one of the most charming examples yet. Drink it young with a long decant—or stash it away and let the magic build over time.

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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.

Professional Reviews

Antonio Galloni

AG 94
"The 2022 Côte-Rôtie Côte Blonde reveals intense aromas of cedar, blackberry, black cherry, graphite and a slice of orange rind. Full-bodied and structured by firm tannins with a hint of vanilla, the 2022 provides marked wood tannins that slightly detract from its elegance. Built like a brick wall, the Côte Blonde will require the most time to come around among Rostaing’s 2022s. Fermented with 100% whole clusters, it promises great complexity" -Vinous

Decanter

D 95
"Gently fragrant jasmine and rose, very Côte Blonde in terms of aromatics. Soft, velvety mouthfeel with flavours of blackberry, cassis and more rose. Slightly higher alcohol and lower acidity than a typical year, not as tense and upright as some recent vintages, making for a luxurious, rich style of Côte-Rôtie. Four weeks in tank, 18 months in oak, limited new oak, natural yeasts and as many stems as possible."

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

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

    2022

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied