Rene Rostaing - Ampodium Côte-Rôtie 2017 (750ml)
Price: $99.00
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| Producer | Rene Rostaing |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone |
| Subregion | Cote Rotie |
| Varietal | Rhone Blend |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Sku | 1417141 |
| Size | 750ml |
This cuvée tends to be a blend of 13 different lieux-dits other than Landonne and Côte Blonde. In its youth the wine's rich fruity Syrah is scented with cassis and liquorice. With age it takes on fine notes of venison. With its finesse its structure and the freshness typical of the appellation this is the perfect introduction to the two great cuvées of Landonne and Côte Blonde."
Vinous: 93 Points
Deep brilliant violet. A mineral-tinged bouquet evokes ripe black and blue fruits peony and licorice and a peppery flourish builds as the wine opens up. Shows impressive energy on the palate offering juicy boysenberry and cherry compote flavors complemented by suggestions of spicecake and candied licorice. Sweet and seamless in texture finishing on a lingering floral note with impressive energy and smooth harmonious tannins. (Drink between 2023-2031)
Wine Spectator: 92 Points
White pepper and sandalwood accents lead off in this traditional-style Côte-Rôtie with gently mulled cherry and red currant fruit forming the core. A lavender note infuses the dusty-edged finish. Best from 2022 through 2030. 1800 cases made.
Wine Advocate: 92 Points
Hints of peppery spice and licorice add complexity to the blueberry and cassis-scented nose of the 2017 Cote Rotie Ampodium. It's medium to full-bodied with silky but firm tannins and a long dusty finish. It should be approachable in a couple of years but drink gracefully for a decade and a half.
Jeb Dunnuck: 92 Points
Beautifully perfumed with loads of black raspberries gamey meats truffle and exotic spice the 2017 Côte Rôtie Ampodium is medium to full-bodied with a layered textured ripe tannins and a great finish. This brilliant Côte Rôtie will benefit from short-term cellaring and cruise for a decade. This was another power-packed lineup from the Rostaing Family and you can?t go wrong with any of these new releases. The 2017s show the sunny yet also elegant style of the vintage and have beautifully polished ripe tannins. These wines offer pleasure even today but do your best to give bottles 4-5 years of bottle age especially the single vineyard releases. Looking at the 2018s these are largely in the same style yet have slightly more concentrated structured profiles. My money is on the 2018s requiring slightly more bottle age but I?ll r
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