In the glass
What it pairs with
-
Roast guinea fowl with herbs
The wine's elegance and floral character pair beautifully with mild poultry. -
Lamb rack with rosemary
Aromatic herb-crusted lamb is complemented by the wine's floral lift. -
Salmon en croute
The wine's elegance and co-fermented Viognier aromas work with pastry-encased salmon.
How to serve Cote-Rotie Cote Blonde
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast guinea fowl with herbs, Lamb rack with rosemary, Salmon en croute. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Cote Blonde parcels of Rostaing include the historic Vialliere site. The wine contrasts La Landonne's power with elegance and aromatics from the mica-rich gneiss terroir.
- 1971 — Rostaing begins producing Cote Blonde separately from the lighter-soil parcels
Facts
- Producer
- Rene Rostaing
- Grapes
- Syrah (92%), Viognier (8%)
- Classification
- Cote-Rotie AOC
- Oak
- 18 months in used French oak barriques
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 80-130 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1971
Frequently asked about Cote-Rotie Cote Blonde
What does Cote-Rotie Cote Blonde taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long, floral and peppery finish.
When should I drink Cote-Rotie Cote Blonde?
Drink 6-20 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 Cote Blonde?
Roast guinea fowl with herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Lamb rack with rosemary and Salmon en croute. The wine's elegance and floral character pair beautifully with mild poultry.
What grapes are in Cote-Rotie Cote Blonde?
The blend is Syrah (92%), Viognier (8%). The wine is classified as Cote-Rotie AOC.