In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryLong, Floral And Peppery finish

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.

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.

  1. 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

Tags

cellar worthy dry full body high acid iconic medium tannin mood elegant mood romantic occasion dinner party occasion special old world pairs with poultry pairs with red meat price fine single vineyard still red syrah viognier
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