In the glass
What it pairs with
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Grilled lamb merguez
Moderate-weight Cote-Rotie and spiced lamb sausage are a perfect casual match. -
Roast chicken with tarragon
Fresh herbal Syrah and herb-roasted chicken are natural companions. -
Mushroom omelette
Medium-weight Cote-Rotie is perfect for an earthy mushroom egg dish.
How to serve Cote-Rotie Ampodium
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled lamb merguez, Roast chicken with tarragon, Mushroom omelette. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Ampodium is the appellation-level Cote-Rotie from Rostaing, introduced to offer a more accessible entry point than the single-vineyard cuvees. It blends parcels from both slopes.
- 1995 — Ampodium introduced as the estate Cote-Rotie entry-level from Rostaing
Facts
- Producer
- Rene Rostaing
- Grapes
- Syrah (95%), Viognier (5%)
- Classification
- Cote-Rotie AOC
- Oak
- 14 months in used French oak barriques and larger casks
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 35-55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
Frequently asked about Cote-Rotie Ampodium
What does Cote-Rotie Ampodium taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium, peppery and fresh finish.
When should I drink Cote-Rotie Ampodium?
Drink 4-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Cote-Rotie Ampodium?
Grilled lamb merguez is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast chicken with tarragon and Mushroom omelette. Moderate-weight Cote-Rotie and spiced lamb sausage are a perfect casual match.
What grapes are in Cote-Rotie Ampodium?
The blend is Syrah (95%), Viognier (5%). The wine is classified as Cote-Rotie AOC.