Staff Pick

Côte-Rôtie "Ampodium," Rostaing - 2016

Name: Côte-Rôtie "Ampodium," Rostaing
Brand: Rostaing
SKU: 26790
Price: 104.96 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 26790 750mL

Rostaing is one of the Northern Rhône's most respected producers, with wines of unique purity of fruit and soil. Redolent of white pepper and stones, this Syrah gives floral ripe purple berries and demonstrates a classic acidity that will age well. Fresh tannins on the finish complete the picture. Rostaing is a classicist - he despises the over-extracted wines of some of his neighbors. He uses 15-25% new wood on his Côte-Rôties, but detests obviously oaky wines.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2016

Country

France

Region

Rhône

Sub-Region

Côte-Rôtie

Producer

Rostaing

Grape Variety

Syrah

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Staff Pick Notes

In one of my alternative, lottery-winning lives, I have a Côte-Rotie problem. My cellar (also part of this imaginary life) is brimming with bottles from La Landonne, the Côte Blonde and Côte Brune, the name Rostaing prominent among the labels. Founded by René Rostaing in 1971 and now in the hands of his son, Pierre, this is one of the most revered estates of Côte Rotie.Ampodium is their introductory wine and is made from a blend of grapes from several different vineyards. It opens with delicate cherry and red current aromas, but really comes alive on the palate. There's a dense dark core of red and black fruits, black pepper, olives, and tobacco but is lifted with lovely floral notes, lithe tannins and fresh acidity. Pair with lamb or hearty stews, and don't forget the lottery ticket.

- ALM

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