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1997 Rene Rostaing Côte-Rôtie Cuvée Classique
Syrah
- France
- Rhône
- Northern Rhône
- Côte-Rôtie
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Community Tasting Notes 21
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vintage_whine wrote:
May 6, 2023 - Wine was in peak condition and easily improved for a number of hours, and still hadn't dropped 7 hours later when it was finished. impressive nose, but doesn't quite have the persistence of flavors on the palate to compare to 97 Chave, for example. but it does have hallmark elegance and acidity true to its appellation.
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vagrantone wrote: 86 points
September 12, 2021 - This wine is dropping off very rapidly.
It already shows tired and disjointed.
Perhaps too new and a modern style to my taste... -
vagrantone Likes this wine: 91 points
December 28, 2020 - Not decanted, nor should it be.
This wine has already peaked and is starting to show signs of fatigue.
Still a very nice food pairing wine, but I plan to drink remaining bottles over the next year.1 person found this helpful Comment -
vagrantone Likes this wine: 92 points
August 15, 2019 - Another great showing with no decanting.
Great display of Syrah at its finest with good balance and intense aromatics. Only suffered from following a great older Burgundy...
Drink over next couple of years. -
vagrantone Likes this wine: 92 points
June 21, 2019 - First of five bottles.
Not decanted and it shouldn't be at this point.
The hue is appropriate for the age of this wine.
Very broad and interesting aromatics ranging from iron/blood to smoky to spicy, fruit alcohol. The aromatics are surely at their fullest right now.
The tannins are almost dissolved and about the only reproach that you could make about this wine is that a little more structure would be needed to preserve this wine any longer, but it's already 22 years old...
Rich, silky mouthfeel, very well balanced and harmonious.
do not pair this wine with too strong a dish. Drink over next 3-4 years as it's probably at its peak now.
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By Jeb Dunnuck
Bonus Reviews, 7/26/2008 (link)(Rene Rostaing Côte-Rôtie) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
January/February 1999, IWC Issue #82 (link)(Domaine Rene Rostaing Cote Rotie Cuvee Classique) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
2/26/2011 (link) 93 points(Rene Rostaing Côte-Rôtie Cuvée Classique) Very dark red violet color; roasted meat, bacon fat, smoke, sausage, cigar box, tobacco nose; tangy, tart black fruit, bacon fat, pepperoni, sage sausage, cigar box palate; medium-plus finish
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By Richard Jennings
2/11/2004 (link) 74 points(Rene Rostaing Côte-Rôtie Cuvée Classique) Earthy, herbal nose; thin, ripe fruit, tart cherry, with nasty undertones; cliff finish (must be faulty?)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1997
- Type Red
- Producer Rene Rostaing
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation Cuvée Classique
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Rhône
- SubRegion Northern Rhône
- Appellation Côte-Rôtie
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 98 (51%)
- Consumed 94 (49%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerRene Rostaing
- VarietySyrah
- CountryFrance
- RegionRhône
- SubRegionNorthern Rhône
- AppellationCôte-Rôtie
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