René Rostaing
Côte Rôtie, Cuvée Classique, 2004
justerini & brooks tasting note
A blend of several vineyards from all over the appellation including La Viaillère and aged in 10-15% new oak, this offers bold, crushed bramble and forest berry fruits with notes of coal dust, undergrowth and spice.
critic reviews
87-89/100Josh Raynolds,Vinous
Deep ruby-red. Pepper and oak spices lift the cherry and dried violet aromas. A midweight wine with lively flavors of cassis, cracked pepper and rose pastille. The tannins are dusty and fine.
date of review 01/2006