Côte Rôtie, Côte Blonde [Crumpled labels], 1996

Name: Côte Rôtie, Côte Blonde [Crumpled labels]
Brand: René Rostaing
Price: 1979.47 GBP

Available Vintages

all 1996

critic reviews

90/100Robert Parker,Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 1996 Cote Rotie Cote Blonde is the epitome of elegance, finesse, and black raspberry fruit wrapped in smoky oak and pepper. Luscious, with an opulent texture, enough tangy acidity to provide delineation, and a fleshy, sweet finish, this well-structured wine is the most flashy of these offerings. Rostaing's Cote Blonde always performs well regardless of its evolutionary stage. The 1996 should drink well for 10-12 years. Importer: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 524-1524

DRINKING WINDOW 2012 - 2012

date of review 02/1999

89+/100Stephen Tanzer,Vinous

The deepest, most saturated color of Rostaing's '96s, as well as the most complex on the nose. Aromas of black raspberry, violet, smoke and pepper. Fat and sweet but a bit disjointed today, with damp earth, pepper and herbal notes. As I recall, this was a difficult wine to taste last year from barrel as well. Today Rostaing prefers the Landonne, but he quick to note that the Cote Blonde is always his best wine in the long run.

date of review 01/1999