Rene Rostaing • Cote Rotie, France
René Rostaing’s Côte-Rôtie La Landonne is a benchmark, single-vineyard Syrah from the steep, iron- and schist-rich slope…René Rostaing’s Côte-Rôtie La Landonne is a benchmark, single-vineyard Syrah from the steep, iron- and schist-rich slopes of the famed La Landonne lieu-dit on the Côte Brune, expressing a dark, muscular, and deeply mineral style. Typically…Learn More »
$190
/750ml
2022 Retail Average
95
/100
2022 Pro Rating
Rene Rostaing’s 2022 Côte-Rôtie La Landonne layers concentrated black cherry and currant fruit with notes of violet, lavender, black pepper and graphite, all wrapped in a surprisingly supple, refined tannin frame for this usually stern site. The wine feels powerful yet controlled, with a long, focused finish that hints at bitter plum and savory spice. This vintage stands out for its combination of depth and ripeness with an almost silky texture and modest alcohol.
Roast leg of lamb with thyme and garlic; Dry-aged ribeye with peppercorn jus; Lentil and wild mushroom stew
Location information not available
René Rostaing’s Côte-Rôtie La Landonne is a benchmark, single-vineyard Syrah from the steep, iron- and schist-rich slopes of the famed La Landonne lieu-dit on the Côte Brune, expressing a dark, muscular, and deeply mineral style. Typically made from old vines, fermented largely or entirely with whole clusters and aged ~18 months in large demi-muids with only a small percentage of new oak, it marries power and structure with Rostaing’s hallmark aromatic lift of violet, smoked meat, olive, and black fruit. Highly age-worthy and produced in small…