"One taste of Rostaing's wine will no doubt convince anyone that he is a star of this appellation. His holdings include old vine parcels in la Fongent (Cote Brune), la Garde (Cote Blonde), and la Viaillere (85 year old vines in Cote Brune). In 1993, he acquired the right to manage the extraordinary 73 year old vines of Marius Gentaz, also located in the Cote Brune, not far from Guigal's famed vineyard la Turque. In a short span of just over a decade, Rene Rostaing has become one of the superstars of Cote Rotie." Robert Parker

Cote Rotie
2000 $49.99
"The 2000 Cote Rotie Cuvee Classique displays a deep ruby color with purple nuances as well as sweet cherry and black currant / raspberry fruit in a finesse-filled, light to medium-bodied style with no hard edges. Pure velvet ... Rene Rostaing is one of the most masterful growers and bottlers of Cote Rotie. Sadly, there is not much produced." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #147
"Perfumed aromas of cassis, violet and mace. Supple and sweet, with good density and expressive fruit tones. Intriguing note of bitter chocolate. A solidly structured, slightly muscular wine with considerable personality." Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 1/2-02