Domaine Rene Rostaing Cote Rotie Cuvee Classique Ampodium Rhone, France 2009

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.