2020 Cote Rotie, Ampodium, Rene Rostaing
The base Côte Rôtie from Rostaing seems to always deliver, and the 2020 Côte Rôtie Ampodium might be the best yet. Deep purple-hued, with a brilliant nose of black raspberries, spring flowers, camphor, scorched earth, and graphite, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a round, lush mouthfeel, and building tannins. I've always thought the 2010 was the greatest vintage for this cuvée, but this is going to give it a run for its money. ~ (94) Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com 12-15-2022
Pierre Rostaing has been shortening the cuvaison for this cuvée, and the 2020 Cote Rotie Ampodium received closer to three weeks on the skins than four. It's still impressively dark and rich, with scents of black olives, violets, raspberries and a touch of orange zest. Medium to full-bodied and velvety in feel, it looks like a strong year for the estate's blended wine. ~ (93) Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 1-20-2022
~ (95) Josh Raynolds, Vinous 12-1-2022
Pierre Rostaing has been shortening the cuvaison for this cuvée, and the 2020 Cote Rotie Ampodium received closer to three weeks on the skins than four. It's still impressively dark and rich, with scents of black olives, violets, raspberries and a touch of orange zest. Medium to full-bodied and velvety in feel, it looks like a strong year for the estate's blended wine. ~ (93) Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 1-20-2022
~ (95) Josh Raynolds, Vinous 12-1-2022
SKU: SK3553532-750
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Rhone
PRODUCER : Rene Rostaing
FORMAT : 750ml
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Rhone
PRODUCER : Rene Rostaing
FORMAT : 750ml