Rene Rostaing • Cote Rotie, France
René Rostaing’s Côte‑Rôtie Côte Blonde is a benchmark, old‑vine Syrah (with a touch of Viognier in some vintages) from t…René Rostaing’s Côte‑Rôtie Côte Blonde is a benchmark, old‑vine Syrah (with a touch of Viognier in some vintages) from the pale, limestone-rich slopes of the Côte Blonde, yielding a wine of lifted florals, bright red and black fruits, and p…Learn More »
$220
/750ml
2021 Retail Average
94
/100
2021 Pro Rating
Cool-vintage finesse defines this 2021 Côte-Rôtie, with Rene Rostaing’s Côte Blonde gliding on pure red and blue fruits, lifted florals and a gentle thread of spice and herbs. The palate feels light on its feet yet quietly deep, framed by silky, approachable tannins and a mouthwatering, mineral edge that keeps everything precise rather than powerful. It’s a graceful, aromatic Côte Blonde that will charm early while still rewarding some cellaring.
Roast duck breast with cherries; Herb-crusted lamb rack; Wild mushroom and lentil ragù
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René Rostaing’s Côte‑Rôtie Côte Blonde is a benchmark, old‑vine Syrah (with a touch of Viognier in some vintages) from the pale, limestone-rich slopes of the Côte Blonde, yielding a wine of lifted florals, bright red and black fruits, and precise, chalky tannins. Always the domaine’s most sensual and elegant cuvée, it marries depth and longevity with a remarkably airy, weightless texture that has made it one of the reference wines of Côte‑Rôtie.