2009 Côte-Rôtie, Ampodium, Domaine René Rostaing, Rhône

Red • Dry • Medium Bodied • Syrah

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Code: 20091200750001158917

Description

Rhône 2009 - Berrys Recommends
The sophisticated Monsieur Rostaing was one of the producers of the vintage for me. His Cuvée Classique (soon to be renamed "Ampodium" after the town of Ampuis), is a blend from across the Cote Rotie and was thoroughly impressive: Dark, lifted cassis fruit, with sweet spices, beautifully balanced fresh acidity and lengthy, chewy tannins.
(Hamish Orr-Ewing, BBR Fine Wine)

Blended skilfully from thirteen parcels at both ends of the appellation, the Classique is a model of harmonious balance, its gentle aromas of cassis, violets and wood spice gently wooing the taster with feminine charm and real finesse. Freshness on the finish completes the picture.
(Simon Field MW BBR Buyer)

Colour

Red
Sweetness

Dry
Vintage

2009
Alcohol

13%
Grape

Syrah
Body

Medium Bodied
Producer

Domaine René Rostaing

Critics reviews

Jancis Robinson MW

17/20

Bright crimson. Massive grunt factor here. All very terroir driven. Does smell of a roasted slope! Then some very savoury, transparent light- to medium-weight Syrah. Should not disappoint, and should be drinkable relatively early.

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com

Jeb Dunnuck

92/100

Intensely perfumed and fragrant, the 2009 Rene Rostaing Côte-Rôtie Cuvée Classique Ampodium, 100% Syrah and formerly labeled as the straight Classique, sports a vivid semi-translucent purple color to go with notions of sweet raspberry and blackberry fruit, cedar, black pepper, pine sap, and intense floral aromas on the nose. Beautifully fresh and energetic, this medium to full-bodied Côte-Rôtie is silky and polished on the palate, with racy acidity, fantastic purity of fruit, and a vivacious texture that coats the palate and carries into the finish. Needing lots of air to shine, this will ideally be give 2-3 years of bottle age, at which point it should evolve gracefully for upwards of a decade.

Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com (March 2012)

Josh Raynolds

92/100

the first vintage in which Rostaing's classique bottling will carry this name): Dark ruby. Ripe cherry and dark berry aromas are complemented by notes of anise and allspice, with subtle smoke and black pepper nuances in the background. Then brighter on the palate, offering vibrant cherry and bitter rhubarb flavors and a late note of candied licorice. Shows very good energy and a touch of licorice on the intensely spicy, persistent finish.

Josh Raynolds, Vinous.com (March 2012)

91/100

A very sleek, precise style, with white pepper, cherry eau de vie and violet notes riding a knife edge of iron through the finish. Not big, but focused and intense. Best from 2013 through 2022. 1,500 cases made.

, WineSpectator.com (July 2012)