2011 Côte-Rôtie, Ampodium, Domaine René Rostaing, Rhône

Syrah — also known as Shiraz- bold, complex and deeply expressive — is one of the world’s great black grape varieties. Renowned for producing powerful, age-worthy reds, its character shifts dramatically depending on where it's grown, ranging from peppery elegance in the Rhône to lush richness in Australia. Whether labelled Syrah or Shiraz, this grape delivers wines with depth, spice and undeniable presence.

Now firmly at the helm of the domaine, Pierre Rostaing has taken his family legacy to new heights, combining meticulous, hands‑on viticulture with an unwavering respect for Côte‑Rôtie’s terroirs. Farming largely organically and working each parcel by hand, he has refined a style that is both deeply traditional and unmistakably modern, producing wines of striking depth, poise and longevity.