Rene Rostaing, Cote-Rotie Cote Blonde, 2022
If La Landonne is all muscle and grit, Côte Blonde is its graceful twin—lighter in color, lifted in aroma, but every bit as profound. Rostaing’s 2022 vintage shows the cru in full bloom: red berries, violets, smoked herbs, and that signature tapenade note that reminds you you’re in the Northern Rhône.
There’s a dash of Viognier in the mix (as tradition allows), which adds just the right touch of perfume and softness. But don’t mistake elegance for weakness—there’s structure here too, wrapped in silk rather than iron. The balance is pitch-perfect, the finish long and laced with spice.
Rostaing has long mastered the art of tension between power and finesse, and this Côte Blonde may be one of the most charming examples yet. Drink it young with a long decant—or stash it away and let the magic build over time.
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If La Landonne is all muscle and grit, Côte Blonde is its graceful twin—lighter in color, lifted in aroma, but every bit as profound. Rostaing’s 2022 vintage shows the cru in full bloom: red berries, violets, smoked herbs, and that signature tapenade note that reminds you you’re in the Northern Rhône.
There’s a dash of Viognier in the mix (as tradition allows), which adds just the right touch of perfume and softness. But don’t mistake elegance for weakness—there’s structure here too, wrapped in silk rather than iron. The balance is pitch-perfect, the finish long and laced with spice.
Rostaing has long mastered the art of tension between power and finesse, and this Côte Blonde may be one of the most charming examples yet. Drink it young with a long decant—or stash it away and let the magic build over time.
