2022 Rene Rostaing Cote-Rotie 'Ampodium'

Place: Cote-Rotie, Rhone Valley, France

Variety: Syrah (Shiraz)

Farming: Sustainable

René Rostaing is one of the benchmark producers of Cote-Rotie, farming a collection of steep, prized vineyards across the appellation. His approach favours elegance over extraction, producing Syrah that combines the intensity of the Northern Rhône with perfume, freshness and remarkable finesse.

Ampodium brings together Syrah from numerous parcels across Cote-Rotie, offering a beautifully complete expression of the appellation. Black cherry, blackberry and red plum are layered with violets, cracked pepper, black olive and subtle smoked herbs. The palate is concentrated yet wonderfully poised, with fine, persistent tannins and a stony, graphite-like mineral thread bringing freshness and precision. Savoury, perfumed and quietly powerful, it’s classic Cote-Rotie with plenty of life ahead.