Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie, Cuvee Classique 2005 Grenache These are reliable performers that

These are reliable performers that are always worth a look

like many of the 2002s

this is one of the great winemakers and domaines in the world

Simply stunning

The wine is then aged for two years in small oak barrels

Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie, Cuvee Classique 2005 Grenache These are reliable performers thatone damp stained label 95 Points CellarTracker Holy cow. This wine is absolutely singing. A big step up from the last bottle and in a perfect window this evening. Deep ruby color, it is loaded with dark berries, raw meat and wild herbs mixed together with a strong yet subtle personality. This is truly a Burgundian style of Cote Rotie and I love it. I may be underrating the bottle as its purity can easily complete with the big boys of the region. Old