{"product_id":"rostaing-cote-rotie-cote-blonde-2020","title":"Domaine Rostaing Côte-Rôtie “Côte Blonde” 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorthern Rhône, France · Syrah-based red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the estate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Founded in 1971 by René Rostaing, this family domaine is celebrated for Côte-Rôtie wines that combine aromatic intensity with elegance and finesse. René learned from two respected local winemakers—his uncle, Marius Gentaz, and his father-in-law, Albert Dervieux—and his son Pierre took over in 2015, continuing the family’s traditional approach.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe prized Côte Blonde bottling comes from two old-vine parcels, with plantings dating to the 1970s. Predominantly Syrah with a small proportion of Viognier, it is aged primarily in used barrels, allowing the fruit and vineyard character to remain the focus rather than new oak.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black raspberry, cassis and ripe cherry mingle with floral aromas of lavender and spring blossoms, followed by incense, warm spices and hints of smoked meat. Full-bodied and deeply concentrated, the 2020 pairs its richness with a remarkably silky texture and finely polished tannins. Layers of dark berries, anise and mineral notes unfold through a long, perfumed finish. This is a powerful yet graceful expression of Côte-Rôtie, with the depth and structure to develop beautifully with extended cellaring.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotable ratings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 points — Jeb Dunnuck; 98 points — Vinous, Josh Raynolds; 97–99 points — Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, Joe Czerwinski\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(the Wine Advocate rating is a preliminary barrel assessment).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt also ranked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. 75 in Jeb Dunnuck’s Top 100 Wines of 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with Dunnuck comparing its quality to the exceptional 1999 and projecting two decades or more of longevity.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cutting Edge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54176473415963,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/1833\/7563\/files\/62E8F1CE-6ADE-4CB2-9755-ACEC6860F027.jpg?v=1791557064","url":"https:\/\/theparlorboutique.com\/products\/rostaing-cote-rotie-cote-blonde-2020","provider":"The Parlor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}