| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Rhône > Northern Rhône > Côte Rotie |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
The 2009 Cote Rotie Classique exhibits sweeter, riper fruit as well as abundant raspberry and cherry notes intermixed with bacon fat and spice. This is 100% Syrah with no Viognier co-fermented. There is some tannin to shed, but the overall impression is one of flesh and intensity. Drink 2011-2021.
Deep ruby. A highly aromatic bouquet of black raspberry, licorice, smoky Indian spices and dark chocolate. Chewy and deep in dark fruit flavor but possesses impressive energy, with a zesty kick of minerals on the back end. Finishes spicy and long, repeating the licorice note. Rostaing told me that about 20% of this blend comes from the prime La Vialliere vineyard.
Bright crimson. Massive grunt factor here. All very terroir driven. Does smell of a roasted slope! Then some very savoury, transparent light- to medium-weight Syrah. Should not disappoint, and should be drinkable relatively early.
The 2009 Cote Rotie Classique exhibits concentrated raspberry and black cherry fruit intertwined with hints of herbs, bacon fat and spice. This medium-bodied, elegant, supple 2009 should drink well for a decade.
