Domaine Rene Rostaing - Côte-Rôtie La 'Landonne' 2023

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.

3 parcels of vines 20-70+ years in age. With a 45 degree slope, this vinyeard is on one of the steepest of the Côte Brune. Traditional vinification, including wild yeast fermentation. Stem inclusion and length of maceration depend on the vintage. Aged in a mix of 225 and 500 liter barrels. (about 7% new).

“A rocking bouquet of red and blue fruits, smoke, and violets defines the 2023 Côte Rôtie La Landonne, which comes from one of the greatest terroirs for Syrah in the world, the La Landonne lieu-dit situated in the heart of Côte Rôtie. Classic in every way with its rich, layered, yet regal style, it's medium to full-bodied and has a smoking good mid-palate and sweet yet building tannins. It's another magical wine from this estate that readers would love to have in their cellar.” - 98 Points, Jeb Dunnuck

Producer: Rene Rostaing

Country: France

Region: Rhône Valley

Varietal: Syrah

Appellation: Côte-Rôtie

Vintage: 2023

Size: 750ml