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Tasting notes
Score 90-92/100 · Robert Parker

The opaque purple-colored 1998 Cote Rotie (100% Syrah, with a portion from the Vialliere vineyard) exhibits surprisingly sweet tannin. Rostaing destemmed about 50% of this cuvee, resulting in gorgeous levels of creamy black fruits, subtle smoke and toast, a voluptuous texture, and a forward, easy to drink and understand style. Concentrated, sensual, and velvety-textured, this lovely Cote Rotie will drink well upon release and over the following decade. Importer: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel (510) 524-1524 Oct 1999, www.robertparker.com

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91
90-92/100

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About the producer

Rene Rostaing
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Product details

Grape Blend

Syrah / Shiraz, Viognier

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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