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2008 Domaine Rene Rostaing Cote-Rotie Cuvee Classique
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2008 Domaine Rene Rostaing Cote-Rotie Cuvee Classique

Producer: Domaine Rene Rostaing
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Syrah/Shiraz
Origin: France
Region: Rhone
Appellation: Cote Rotie

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90 Points | International Wine Cellar , January/February 2011

($65) Vivid ruby. High-pitched and spice-accented aromas of black raspberry, minerals and pungent flowers. Concentrated but not at all heavy; bright raspberry and blackberry flavors are lifted by a hint of violet. A silky, precise midweight, with no excess fat; finishes with silky tannins and very good clarity. This wine is a blend of 50% La Landonne, 40% Cote-Blonde and 10% classique juice.

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