Domaine Rostaing, Cote Rotie, Cote Blonde, Rhone

An introduction to Domaine Rostaing, Cote Rotie, Cote Blonde, Rhone

Domaine Rostaing's Côte Rotie Blonde is an embodiment of the finesse and elegance characteristic of the Côte Rotie's renowned Blonde site. This wine, crafted from the Syrah grape with a touch of Viognier, represents Domaine Rostaing's commitment to creating wines that are terroir- and varietal-expressive.

Performance

Understanding Domaine Rostaing, Cote Rotie, Cote Blonde, Rhone

The Blonde vineyards, distinguished by their lighter, silica-rich soils and gentler slopes, provide the ideal setting for Syrah and Viognier grapes. These conditions yield grapes with a subtler flavour profile and elegance, contrasting the more robust style typically associated with the Côte Rotie's darker, iron-rich soils. Hand-harvesting of optimally-ripened grapes ensures the selection of the highest quality fruit. Clusters aren’t destemmed, a step that provides power to the wine. The co-fermentation of Syrah with a small percentage of Viognier, a traditional practice in the region, adds complexity and a delicate floral dimension to the wine. Ageing in oak barrels, a small portion of which are new, contributes to the wine's depth and structure while preserving its intrinsic aromatic qualities. Blonde displays ripe red fruit, floral hints and a subtle spiciness supported by refined tannins and balanced acidity that speak to this Côte Rotie’s fine cellaring potential.

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