Rene Rostaing

Côte Blonde Côte-Rôtie Syrah

9.113 ratings
9.29 pro ratings
Côte-Rôtie, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Jay Kline

This was a real treat after the Gentaz-Dervieux since Rene Rostaing is Marius Gentaz’s son-in-law. While the vineyards that belonged to Marius are now famously part of the Rostaing domaine, that vineyard goes to Rene’s Côte Brune; this is his Côte Blonde and arguably his most famous bottling. This 2004 pours a cloudy ruby with brambles, purple flowers, blood, dust and leather. Slightly rustic which is what I want from Rostaing. I love the individuality and how it paired with the Iberico pork cheek, mushroom ragu with lavender and thyme. Plenty of life left. Drink through 2034+.

This was a real treat after the Gentaz-Dervieux since Rene Rostaing is Marius Gentaz’s son-in-law. While the vineyards that belonged to Marius are now famously part of the Rostaing domaine, that vineyard goes to Rene’s Côte Brune; this is his Côte Blonde and arguably his most famous bottling. This 2004 pours a cloudy ruby with brambles, purple flowers, blood, dust and leather. Slightly rustic which is what I want from Rostaing. I love the individuality and how it paired with the Iberico pork cheek, mushroom ragu with lavender and thyme. Plenty of life left. Drink through 2034+.

Mar 17th, 2024
Vito Sergio Parente

Sublimely textured with an ever changing bouquet. #syrah #coterotie

Sublimely textured with an ever changing bouquet. #syrah #coterotie

Sep 19th, 2018
Yianni Stone

Fatty meats and red fruits.

Fatty meats and red fruits.

Oct 15th, 2016
Jason Heller

#napaearthquakelabels

Nov 16th, 2015
Jason Heller

#napaearthquakelabels

Apr 26th, 2015
erto l
8.8

had this one too soon. time will only improve.

had this one too soon. time will only improve.

Jun 26th, 2015
Jason Heller

Master Sommelier

9.2

Jason had this 7 years ago

Jason had this 7 years ago

Nov 28th, 2016
DLynn

Penfolds Ambassador

9.0

DLynn had this 9 years ago

DLynn had this 9 years ago

Apr 26th, 2015
Jason Heller

Master Sommelier

9.0

Jason had this 9 years ago

Jason had this 9 years ago

Dec 29th, 2014
Ehren Jordan

Owner/Winemaker Failla Wines

9.6

Ehren had this 10 years ago

Ehren had this 10 years ago

Dec 6th, 2013