That linear flinty note is just terrific

with loads of bright

50% new oak

we had a long debate about that

A smoky mineral nuance drives the extremely long

Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie Landonne Vintage:2011 That linear flinty note isThe 2001 Cote Rotie La Landonne reveals a roasted espresso character along with licorice, pepper, scorched earth, and dense blackberry and cassis fruit. Firm, tannic, and masculine as well as aromatic (a characteristic of this cool vintage), it requires another 2 3 years of cellaring, after which it should last for 7 8 years. Rene Rostaing is one of the most masterful growers and bottlers of Cote Rotie. Sadly, there is not much produced. P. S. Pierre