Ren Rostaing has made a lifes work of defending the idea that Cte Rtie should taste like Cte Rtie, not like Hermitage, and certainly not like new world Syrah.

A grower since 1971, his first vineyard purchases were a microscopic half acre each in Cte Blonde and in La Landonne on the Cte Brune. The real breakthrough came when his father-in-law, Albert Dervieux-Thaize, retired in 1990, followed by his uncle Marius Gentaz three years later. Between these two legendary growers, Rostaing acquired over ten acres of very old vines in some of the appellations top sites.

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• Vintage: 2017 Format: 1 x 1500ml Availability: in stock Country: France Region: Cote-Rotie Varietal(s): Syrah

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  Deep, brilliant violet. A mineral-tinged bouquet evokes ripe black and blue fruits, peony and licorice, and a peppery flourish builds as the wine opens up. Shows impressive energy on the palate, offering juicy boysenberry and cherry compote flavors complemented by suggestions of spicecake and candied licorice. Sweet and seamless in texture, finishing on a lingering floral note, with impressive energy and smooth, harmonious tannins.