Domaine Rene Rostaing - Condrieu 'La Bonnette' 2024

The estate dates to 1971, but rose to real prominence in the early ‘90s after founder René Rostaing inherited a treasury of prime vineyards from two of Cote Rotie’s early giants; his father-in-law, Albert Dervieux, and uncle, Marius Gentaz.

René’s son, Pierre, today tends over 7.5ha of vines in 14 climats, including some of Côte Rôtie’s most revered vineyards such as La Landonne, Côte Blonde, La Viallière, and Côte Brune.

Winemaking follows the classical model. Up to 100% of the stems are used depending on vintage and ripeness. An extended, gentle maceration is followed by aging in a mix of pièce and demi-muid, with only about 10-15% new.

In the late 1990s, René and his wife purchased a property in the Côteaux du Languedoc near Nîmes, giving the Rostaings a chance to produce Syrah on the limestone soils so beloved by many French growers.

Viognier sourced from two vineyards; 0.6 ha Côte Bonnette, 0.4 ha Ste-Agathe. Fermented in stainless steel tank, aged in stainless steel tank.

“Enjoyably plump and soft on the palate, but it has a little citrus edge, plus a touch of aniseed. Good acidity, really quite firm in fact. Very straight and drinkable. Bright and aerial despite its softness on the palate. Fermented and aged in stainless steel. Malolactic suppressed.” - 93 Points, Decanter

Producer: Rene Rostaing

Country: France

Region: Rhône Valley

Varietal: Viognier

Appellation: Condrieu

Vintage: 2024

Size: 750ml