2020 René Rostaing "Côte Blonde" Côte-Rôtie in 6-pack
Pre-Arrival
100JD
97-99RP
98VN
$1,200.00
Pre-Arrival: Estimated to be available for delivery or pickup by 12/31/2026.
1 Available for Purchase
100
Jeb Dunnuck
Reviewed December 2022Leading off two perfect wines, the 2020 Côte Rôtie Côte Blonde comes from two separate plantings going back to the 1970s and was brought up all in barrel. A legendary Côte Rôtie in every way, it offers an incredible perfume of sweet cassis, black raspberries, spring flowers, incense, camphor, and hints of cured meats. This carries to a full-bodied Côte Rôtie that has just about off-the-charts richness, a layered, seamless mouthfeel, beautifully polished tannins, and flawless balance. This unquestionably rivals the 1999, and while it's going to have some early accessibility, it deserves at least 4-6 years of bottle age and will last for two decades or more.
Professional Reviews
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99
Wine Advocate
My favorite of the 2020s from Rostaing—at least until I try the wines again next year—is the 2020 Cote Rotie la Cote Blonde. Scents of crushed stone and red raspberries give the impression of seamless transmission of terroir allied to incredible fruit purity. Full-bodied, rich and velvety, it's an amazing expression of Cote Rotie that should age effortlessly for a couple of decades. (JC)
98
Vinous
Saturated ruby. Potent, finely detailed aromas of red and dark fruit liqueur, smoked meat, potpourri and exotic spices, along with a vibrant mineral top note. Sappy, alluringly sweet and penetrating, offering intense cherry, boysenberry, allspice and star anise flavors and a potent suggestion of candied lavender. Silky, finely wrought tannins build steadily through an exceptionally long, penetrating finish that echoes the floral and mineral notes. (JR)
Notes
John Livingstone Learmonth The Cradle of the Rhône: "(used 600-litre cask) full red; the nose is intricate, gives red fruits, herbs, mineral spark. The palate comes with fine spine and length, has room to fill out, the content stylish, spiced and fulfilling. This is good, high potential wine with local ID, floral suggestions. There’s a good springboard for the future. It’s classy within." (06/2021)
Details
| Origin | Cote Rotie, Rhone, France |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Shiraz/Syrah |
| SKU | 2049671 |
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