Cote Rotie Cote Blonde 2019 - Rene Rostaing

Côte-Rôtie Côte Blonde 2019 — Domaine René Rostaing

This Côte-Rôtie Côte Blonde 2019 from Domaine René Rostaing embodies one of the most refined and sought-after expressions of the appellation. Sourced from the mythical Côte Blonde sector, it combines the depth of Syrah, the floral finesse of the terroir and the silky texture that defines the greatest age-worthy Côte-Rôtie wines.

The 2019 vintage gives here a wine of remarkable intensity, at once concentrated, vibrant and elegant. The substance is deep, the tannins precise, and the balance between dark fruit, violet, spice, smoke, minerality and Northern Rhône freshness points to a very fine evolution in the cellar.

Terroir: Côte Blonde, granitic finesse and Syrah elegance

The Côte Blonde is one of the most emblematic sites in Côte-Rôtie. Its steep, poor and highly mineral slopes produce wines of great aromatic finesse, often more floral, more silky and more immediately sensual than those from the more austere sectors of the appellation.

The style of Domaine René Rostaing is built around balance, precision and terroir transparency. The ageing remains measured in order to preserve fruit purity, mineral energy and the natural nobility of Syrah.

Tasting notes

Expression of the 2019 vintage

The 2019 vintage gives this Côte Blonde a remarkable combination of ripeness, density and freshness. The wine shows controlled power, high aromatic intensity and the structure for long ageing, while retaining the floral sensuality and fine texture that define the Côte Blonde sector. It can be cellared for several years to gain further complexity around violet, fine leather, truffle, pepper, smoke and undergrowth notes.