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Rene Rostaing, Cote-Rotie Cuvee Classique Ampodium, 2011

Red Wine from Northern Rhone, France
by Rene Rostaing
$89.99
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Elegant, aromatic Côte-Rôtie from a benchmark grower, ready to drink now. René Rostaing's Ampodium (formerly the Cuvée Classique) is his estate Syrah, blended from many parcels throughout the appellation and aged in mostly older barrels with just a touch of new oak, so the wine speaks of place; Ampodium is the old Provençal name for the village of Ampuis. The 2011 was a cooler, fresher Northern Rhône vintage that favored finesse and perfume over power, which plays right into Rostaing's elegant house style. With well over a decade of age, it has softened into a savory, floral, harmonious wine. A graceful introduction to mature Côte-Rôtie.

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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

    2011

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roast chicken, duck, lamb, charcuterie, mushroom dishes, semi-hard cheeses.

Tasting Profile

Fragrant and savory, with red fruit, violets, smoke and a peppery edge. Medium-bodied with silky, resolved tannins, fresh acidity and an elegant finish.

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