The 2000 Cote Rotie La Landonne’s saturated deep ruby/purple color is followed by a peppery bouquet revealing notes of scorched earth, blackberries, cassis, Asian spice, and toast. Full-bodied, dense, and rich, it is an impressive, authoritative example of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2014. Rene Rostaing is one of the most masterful growers and bottlers of Cote Rotie. Sadly, there is not much produced. P.S. Pierre Rovani has raved about this wine in the past, and readers should not miss the Domaine du Puech-Chaud from the Coteaux du Languedoc. A Syrah-dominated red, it is a rich, character-filled effort made from Rostaing’s Languedoc-Roussillon vineyards. The 2000 was roaring from the glass when I tasted it in the estate’s Cote Rotie cellars. Importer: At the time of writing, Rostaing was in the process of changing importers after leaving Kermit Lynch.

The 2000 Cote Rotie La Landonne’s saturated deep ruby/purple color is followed by a peppery bouquet revealing notes of scorched earth, blackberries, cassis, Asian spice, and toast. Full-bodied, dense, and rich, it is an impressive, authoritative example of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2014. Rene Rostaing is one of the most masterful growers and bottlers of Cote Rotie. Sadly, there is not much produced.P.S. Pierre Rovani has raved about this wine in the past, and readers should not miss the Domaine du Puech-Chaud from the Coteaux du Languedoc. A Syrah-dominated red, it is a rich, character-filled effort made from Rostaing’s Languedoc-Roussillon vineyards. The 2000 was roaring from the glass when I tasted it in the estate’s Cote Rotie cellars.Importer: At the time of writing, Rostaing was in the process of changing importers after leaving Kermit Lynch.