2021 Cote Rotie
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Lastly, I was able to retaste the 2021 Côte Rôtie Ampodium, and it showed consistently, offering up classic notes of spice, cedar, and pepper in a fresher, more old-school style. Medium-bodied and balanced on the palate, it's already drinking nicely and will continue to deliver pleasure over the coming decade. Drink 2025-2035. One of the reference points for Côte Rôtie, Domaine Rostaing is now firmly in the hands of Pierre Rostaing, who continues the legacy of his father René. Farming is sustainable, and winemaking remains traditional, with full destemming (there might be a stem or two in some of these) and élevage in a mix of larger older and new French oak, with the new wood kept to a minimum. The range includes the classic Côte Rôtie Ampodium, which blends multiple parcels, as well as single lieu-dit bottlings from La Landonne, Côte Blonde, Côte Brune, and Le Viallière. A Condrieu and a Collines Rhodaniennes Syrah (Les Lézardes) round out the lineup.
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Alistair Cooper MW, jancisrobinson.com
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The 2021 Côte-Rôtie Ampodium used 90% whole-clusters during fermentation. This winemaking technique becomes visible in the aromatic profile through a marked stemminess, complemented by bright red fruits, cedar and floral shadings. Medium-bodied and framed by low levels of soft tannins, the 2021 is a polished and refreshing Ampodium that concludes with a bright finish.
Cask sample. Pepper, dried flowers, blue fruit and sandalwood. Lovely, taut tannins. Very fine and with great freshness behind. A lovely salinity adds to the freshness. Will drink very well young, and also age relatively well. (AC)