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Item Number: 7246
UPC: None
Country: France
Region: Rhone
Sub Region: Northern Rhone
Appellation/AVA: Cote-Rotie AOC
Vintage: 2011
Grape(s): 100% Syrah
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 13.5
Case Production: 450
About René Rostaing: René Rostaing has, since 1991, emerged as one of the Northern Rhône’s most respected growers. Before turning to winemaking full-time, Rostaing split his time between real estate and his small winery. Between 1991 and 1995, he assumed the vineyards of his uncle, the legendary Marius Gentaz, and his father-in-law, Albert Dervieux. From these two traditionalist titans, he also learned to value the noble qualities of classic Côte-Rôtie.
René Rostaing Vineyards: Apart from Guigal, Rostaing may have the finest vineyard holdings in Côte-Rôtie. He works 20+ ha, in 14 lieux-dits, including 1.6 ha in La Landonne, 1.5 ha in Fongeant, and 1.2 ha in La Viallière. A majority of the vines were planted in the 1960s and 1970s, but some of the Viallière vines exceed 100 years old! In addition, he has a choice 1.0 ha in Condrieu, and works a 10 ha site in the Côteaux du Languedoc.
Vintage Notes: 2011 - The third in a trio of great vintages. Superbly aromatic wines that resemble the fabled 1991s.
About Rostaing 'Cote Blonde' Cote-Rotie: Fruit is sourced from 2 parcels of vines that are 40+ years old. Rostaing adapts his methods to the vintage. Grapes can be destemmed or not. Maceration can vary from 7-20 days. All the Côte-Rôties are aged in a mix of 225-and 500-liter barrels (about 20% new).
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